woman hands folded and eyes closed in prayer with a hopeful expression on her face.

Franciscan Hope

Paul Lipowski December 20, 2024

Hope is a beacon that guides us through life’s darkest moments. By cultivating it, we can find light even in difficult times and inspire others to do the same.

Pilgrims pray next to the coffin of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati at St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia, July 10. Blessed Pier Giorgio died at age 24 in 1925 and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1990. (CNS photo/Daniel Munoz, Reuters)

The story of the LA miracle that will make Pier Giorgio Frassati a saint

OSV News December 20, 2024

For those who knew the strange story of Juan Gutierrez’s ankle, or even parts of it, the word “miracle” was hard not to think of.

hands crossed over heart in sign of humility

The Importance of Humility

Clifford Hennings, OFM December 19, 2024

In order to learn anything, we must first accept our limitations. How can we be better Christians if we do not approach God with a humble heart?

woman standing quietly, eyes closed, meditating.

Take Time to Be Quiet

Christopher Heffron December 18, 2024

Too often we spend the season of Advent rushing, wrapping, planning, and budgeting. But we’re missing the point.

Is Purgatory in the Bible?

Pat McCloskey, OFM December 17, 2024

Why do Catholics teach that purgatory exists? I can’t find it in my Bible.

Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv

Daniel Imwalle December 17, 2024

Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv, has a unique insight into the work that goes into making these beautiful, symbolic objects.

Heart of Desire

Stephen Copeland December 17, 2024

Prayer can help us to “reset the button of desire” as we move deeper into our own hearts toward the God who resides there

Eric Latcheran, a young man with Down Syndrome, has been appointed as the first "Angel of St. Pio" by the St. Pio Foundation for his extraordinary faith and perseverance amid difficulties -- and for his intense devotion to the beloved saint. He is pictured next to Luciano Lamonarca, founder and CEO of the Saint Pio Foundation, during an event at the Casa Italiana in Washington, on December 4, 2024. (OSV News photo/courtesy of the Saint Pio Foundation)

Young man with Down syndrome named first ‘Angel of St. Pio’

OSV News December 17, 2024

A young man with Down syndrome has been named the first “Angel of St. Pio” by the Saint Pio Foundation for his profound devotion to the beloved saint — and for his faithful perseverance in overcoming extraordinary challenges.

Using a Person’s Name as an Act of Reverence

Patricia Breen McNeil December 16, 2024

A powerful lesson my dad taught me as a little girl was how using a person’s name is an act of reverence.

The Inbreaking of the Word: Week 3 of Advent

James Sabak, OFM December 16, 2024

Father Jim Sabak, OFM, invites us into the hope of the Advent season and helps us to meditate upon and contemplate this past Sunday’s readings as we carry the Word with us into our weeks. In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, may we prepare a place within ourselves for God to dwell…