
Grace and Understanding
Susan Hines-Brigger
July 8, 2025
These days, compassion seems to be in short supply. In truth, now is when we need it the most.
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God Is Unchanging
Maureen O'Brien
January 8, 2025
Sometimes we feel at a loss for how many things in our lives age and break, run out, wear down, need replacing.
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The Ultimate Prayer
Natalie Ryan
January 7, 2025
Sacred silence—there’s no irony or coincidence that the words “silent” and “listen” are spelled with the same letters.
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The Flashlight
Colleen Arnold, MD
January 6, 2025
“Siri, turn on Flashlight,” I said one night when the power went out. As the hallway lit up before me, I remembered God’s words in Psalm 119.
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The Divine Breath of Creation
Shannon K. Evans
January 5, 2025
God’s love for us cannot be separated from God’s love for creation. Let us honor the Divine breath that connects all living things through our actions as well as our words as we pray.
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A Blessing and a Test
Herman Sutter
January 4, 2025
There is a long tradition of seeing suffering as a test: a test of our strength, of our courage, of our faith. But what kind of test comes from a blessing?
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Living Out the Gospel in Daily Life
Paul Lipowski
January 3, 2025
Living out the Gospel message is central to Franciscan spirituality. St. Francis took the teachings of Jesus to heart, living a life of love, humility, and service.
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