Lent with Padre Pio: Second Saturday

Franciscan Media March 22, 2025

All of us have had times when we’ve reacted harshly or unkindly to someone. Padre Pio was not exempt from this either.

Sanctuary of the Heart

Carol Ann Morrow March 21, 2025

When the church sanctuary is empty, the light still burns. It’s good to know that Jesus remains in our holy place, even when the pews are vacant.

Lent with Padre Pio: Second Friday

Franciscan Media March 21, 2025

Meditate on Padre Pio’s words. He sought God’s grace during every trial. How might we follow his example this Lent?

Assisi at dusk | Photo by Sara Bertoni on Unsplash

An Armchair Pilgrimage to Assisi

Patti Normille March 20, 2025

Spending time in Assisi—if only in our minds—can bring us closer to Saints Francis and Clare.

Mother | Photo by Nicole Cavelli on Unsplash

Loving Mother

Barbara Tylla March 20, 2025

Illness and age served only to strengthen this mother and daughter’s relationship.

Be Quiet

Christopher Heffron March 20, 2025

Life is noisy. It’s also cluttered, stressful, and distracting. God lives in those moments, but we’re often too busy to listen. How often do you slow down long enough to hear God talking to you?

Lent with Padre Pio: Second Thursday

Franciscan Media March 20, 2025

When he first received the stigmata—wounds similar to those borne by Christ—Padre Pio begged that the outward signs of it be taken away.

Statue of Mary | Photo by sukrit lamthong via Pexels

The Loneliness of Mary

Jim Van Vurst, OFM March 19, 2025

The loneliness of Mary is not as well-documented. She suffered great isolation, from confusion about her unique call to the deaths of those closest to her. Yet her trust in God was rewarded.