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.
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Loving Mother
Barbara Tylla
March 20, 2025
Illness and age served only to strengthen this mother and daughter’s relationship.
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.
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.
The Social Justice Prophets
Mary Ann Getty, PhD
March 19, 2025
The prophets of old have quite a bit to say about today’s problems.
When Someone You Love Loses Faith
Caroline Rock
March 19, 2025
The younger generations are drifting from the Church. What can we do to reach them?
Simple Ways to Share Our Faith
Martin Pable, OFM Cap
March 19, 2025
Evangelization is not a strong suit for many Catholics. Here are some practical steps to remedy that.
Lent with Padre Pio: Second Wednesday
Franciscan Media
March 19, 2025
Following Padre Pio’s death, Pope Paul VI told the Capuchin friars that what made Padre Pio such an important person to so many was his devotion to prayer and suffering.
‘Let Him Who Is without Sin. . .’
Mark P. Shea
March 18, 2025
This familiar story in Scripture illuminates the merciful nature of Jesus, even when we are sinners.
God Shows Grandmotherly Love
Kathryn Begnaud
March 18, 2025
Loving one’s grandchildren mirrors the deep, steadfast way God loves us.