woman holding up her dirty hands from working in the fields.

Hands for Work, Hearts for Prayer

Franciscan Media January 21, 2025

In some ways our modern lives are easier, but has not this distancing from agriculture contributed to our alienation from creation?

man hiking in the mountains during sunrise

Hiking La Verna

Stephen Copeland January 21, 2025

In episode one of Franciscan Media’s Off the Page podcast, Bruce Epperly talks about his new book about St. Bonaventure, Head, Heart, and Hands, and Bonaventure’s own transformative experience at La Verna

woman wearing a winter jacket with a hoody, covering most of her face, showing her wide open eyes.

‘My Eyes Are Open’

Terry Hershey January 20, 2025

Having your world shaken isn’t a bad thing. Scary, yes. But transformation is closer than we know.

a stone monument depicting Martin Luther King Jr.

We All Have a Choice

Patricia Breen McNeil January 20, 2025

Today is a reminder for all Americans to name and help dismantle the racist processes and procedures that still exist, while honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Who Are the Lost Sheep?

Herman Sutter January 19, 2025

In the Gospels, Jesus sometimes says things that make us uncomfortable and may sound harsh to our modern ear.

woman holding a neckless with a cross while bowed in prayer

A Prayer for Healing

Clifford Hennings, OFM January 18, 2025

Christ is the Great Physician. If there is something that troubles you–either in mind or body–turn to the Lord that you may be healed.

Soul to Soul

Terry Hershey January 18, 2025

Change messes with us. I wish it weren’t so. Change messes with the tidy (manageable and predictable) script we tote for mental security.

woman standing in front of a forest, wearing VRglasses and looking into the digital future.

The Sacred Now

Terry Hershey January 17, 2025

We have become skilled at (and consumed by) emotional multitasking.

Pearl of Great Price

Colleen Arnold, MD January 17, 2025

This morning, I watched a hummingbird. Its tiny wings fluttered faster than I could see while its body hovered over one of my flowers. It reminded me of Jesus’ description of the kingdom of heaven.