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Be Courteous

Colleen Arnold, MD March 30, 2026

Reflect In 1 Peter 3:8, we are told to be “sympathetic, loving, compassionate, humble,” and in Titus 3:2, we are reminded to be “peaceable, considerate,

Lent Is a Return to Simplicity

Laurence Freeman, OSB March 30, 2026

The practices of Lent help us to be both realistic and happy. The two go together in a way that consumerism can never fathom.

The living water that is our faith is free and available for all. Sharing the living water might start with sharing actual sustenance. Lent is a great time to volunteer at a soup kitchen or food pantry.

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Wield Your Words Carefully

Colleen Arnold, MD March 29, 2026

When our words are kind and gentle, our spirits will be too. We will have fewer regrets and be more charitable and peaceful.

When Pride Leads to Humility

Christopher Heffron March 28, 2026

Arrogance and self-promotion are very human, which means we all have fallen into those traps. But humility is the path we should be on.

Love the Unlovable

Richard B. Patterson, PhD March 28, 2026

As Jesus noted, loving our neighbor is easy when our neighbor is lovable.

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Saint Christopher: In Service to God

Christopher Heffron March 27, 2026

This saint reminds us that, in our own way, we carry Christ on our shoulders and in our hearts across mighty rivers.

Give a Hand

Colleen Arnold, MD March 27, 2026

Reflect When Jesus came to Peter’s house, his mother-in-law was sick in bed. Jesus grasped her hand, helped her up, and the fever left her

What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Poor in Spirit’?

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 27, 2026

In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” In Luke 6:20b, he says, “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Is he talking about two different groups of people? If not, what does “poor in spirit” mean? How can being “poor in spirit” make you blessed?