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The Joy of Minimalism

Paul Lipowski September 25, 2026

Simplicity brings clarity and joy, freeing us from the burdens of excess.

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Jesus Sees You

Amy Ekeh September 25, 2026

One of my favorite verses in the stories of Jesus’ healing ministry comes from the Gospel of Luke. It tells of Jesus healing at the

Can Second Cousins Marry?

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 25, 2026

A niece of my husband has become very close to one of her second cousins. They and some family members are questioning if they are too closely related to marry one another. Are they?

two hands are forming a heart in front of the person's chest.

Love Yourself

Colleen Arnold, MD September 24, 2026

Television commercials and social media ads bombard us with ideas that make us feel inferior and ugly. But we are not ugly

Individual Successors for Apostles?

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 24, 2026

According to Acts 1:26, Matthias was selected to replace Judas, bringing the number of apostles back to 12. I know that the pope, the bishop of Rome, is considered the successor of Peter. Were the other apostles replaced upon their deaths?

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Unity and Community

Sara P. Marks September 24, 2026

Our Franciscan tradition speaks to the idea of unity through community.

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Words Matter

Patricia Breen McNeil September 23, 2026

The words we use to other people, they matter. What kind of language are we using toward ourselves and other people?

God Desires Communion with Us

Linda McCullough Moore September 23, 2026

Is prayer multiple times a day for everyone? I don’t know. Nor do I know whether it is, in fact, even possible for everyone to

Two Feasts for Saint Joseph?

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 23, 2026

On March 19, we celebrate Saint Joseph, husband of Mary. On May 1, we celebrate Saint Joseph the Worker. Why are there two feasts for the same saint?

The worldwide Church has long honored St. Joseph, and his feast entered the worldwide calendar in 1324. The feast of St. Joseph the Worker was added in 1955.