Pause+Pray

Blessed Onesimus was a runaway slave in the New Testament. Despite this distressing situation, he ultimately became known as a holy one in the early Church. It was St. Paul who gave Onesimus guidance and encouragement.

At a restaurant recently, I looked around at all the people seated nearby. And though I will never know them—or even see them again—I thought about how we are sharing a sacred moment.

hen we think of love, often the focus is on the love that is projected outward--to a partner, a child, a friend. But when do we stop and focus on ourselves?

Core to the Christian Gospel for Franciscans is the realization that the God of the universe decided to enter into our world, first through creation itself (Gn 1), then through the Incarnation (Jn 1), not because of sin or the ...

Let me continue the holy work of your servant, St. Francis, who built bridges, not walls.

Martha’s role of hospitality protects Mary’s opportunity to be still. Serving and being served—balance is where peace is found.