The Gift of Wisdom

Bond Strong August 8, 2023

Reflect “Do not worry” or “fear not” is a sentiment found often in scripture. Some of us can’t seem to help it though, can we?

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The Power of Evangelical Joy

Daniel P. Horan, Phd August 4, 2023

Evangelical joyfulness is simply another way to call the experience of living with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, love, and thanksgiving.

Blessings We Receive—and Those We Don’t

Herman Sutter August 1, 2023

Reflect One of the most troubling stories in the Old Testament is that of Jacob tricking his father, Isaac, into giving him the blessing meant

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis giving a speech

DeSantis defends Florida’s curriculum on slavery; draws Black, Catholic criticism

OSV News July 27, 2023

(OSV News) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican seeking his party’s presidential nomination in 2024, faced criticism after defending a controversial portion of Florida’s

Tasks Undone

Julia Walsh, FSPA July 26, 2023

Reflect In an ordinary home, there are always more tasks to do: more laundry to fold, items to put away, mail to respond to, and

Ariel view shows the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, Ukraine, damaged

Russian missile destroys Transfiguration Cathedral’s central altar in Odesa

OSV News July 25, 2023

(OSV News) — A Russian attack on a key Ukrainian port city has partially destroyed a historic Ukrainian Orthodox cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site,

Greccio and the O Antiphons

Franciscan Media July 24, 2023

Greccio and the O Antiphons Preface For centuries, friars in Greccio, Italy, have gathered their habits tight against the cold of December and scurried into

New poll on declining faith should prompt greater witness, experts say

OSV News July 24, 2023

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A new survey indicates belief in spiritual entities continues to decline in the U.S. — and evangelization leaders say the data