Pathways to God in Everyday Life
Sister Catherine Looker
March 23, 2018
People who had ordinary encounters with Jesus in the Gospels can aid our daily journey as disciples.
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Pope Francis: A Model of Mercy
Franciscan Media
February 26, 2018
One of the phrases most likely to be associated with Pope Francis is “Who am I to judge?”
Lessons from Jesus’ Agony in the Garden
Martin Pable, OFM Cap
February 24, 2018
Like us, Jesus could be besieged by his emotions. But his example shows us that God is there to comfort and support us.
Film Reviews with Sister Rose
Rose Pacatte, FSP
February 24, 2018
All the Money in the World
In July 1973, Abigail “Gail ” Getty (Michelle Williams), the divorced mother of 16- year-old John Paul “Paul ” Getty III (Charlie Plummer), receives a call that her son has been kidnapped in Rome. The ransom is $17 million. She thinks it’s a joke because it’s the kind of thing her son would talk about doing. This is no stunt, however.
Hey, Kids, It’s OK to Fail
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 24, 2018
As a parent, there is nothing better than watching your child succeed at something. What mom or dad doesn’t relish the look of pure joy and accomplishment on the face of their child when they tell you that they nailed that exam, made the team, or got the job? Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that there will also be a lot of times when those things might not happen.
God Forgives the Maximum
Franciscan Media
February 20, 2018
In the Our Father we say: “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” This is an equation. If you are not capable of forgiveness, how can God forgive you? The Lord wants to forgive you, but he cannot if you keep your heart closed and mercy cannot enter. One might object: “Father, I forgive, but I cannot forget that awful thing that he did to me….” The answer is to ask the Lord to help you forget. One must forgive as God forgives, and God forgives the maximum.”
Five Ways to Say, ‘I Love You’
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 14, 2018
The message of Valentine’s Day so often gets lost amid all the material aspects of the day.
Sporting His Faith: An Interview with ESPN’s Tony Reali
Peter Finney Jr.
January 24, 2018
Television host, sports junkie, husband, father—all of these could describe this popular ESPN personality. His Catholic faith keeps him grounded.
“I can talk for hours about giving voice to people, and, oddly, my job is to silence people with a mute button, ” says Reali, 39, laughing. “But I trust they know it’s done with a wink. “
St. Josephine Bakhita—A Model of Faith
Christopher Heffron
January 22, 2018
Her kidnappers gave her the name Bakhita, meaning “fortunate. ” Her life in captivity wasn’t quite so. Born in Darfur in 1869, Josephine Bakhita was taken by Arab slave traders when she was 9.
God Gives the Growth
Franciscan Media
December 31, 2017
Holy people are always ready to show creation’s inner connections. Knowing such people draws us closer to God, whose goodness was revealed through the life of Francis of Assisi.
We may be tempted to think that Francis lived at a time when holiness was easier. An honest look at his life reveals a very different and grittier story. Through God’s grace, Francis learned to make the most of the hand that was dealt to him. He used his talents as best he could, but he knew, as Saint Paul had told the Corinthian Christians centuries before, “God gives the growth.”