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A Prodigal Daughter Returns

Judith Costello, MA March 7, 2025

After years away from the Church, a prodigal daughter came home again.

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Where we place our focus determines our attitude. When we start down a familiar mental rut (“Why do I get stuck with all the work around here?”), we can redirect that channel, finding something to appreciate.

Lent with Padre Pio: Friday after Ash Wednesday

Franciscan Media March 7, 2025

Perhaps Lent is a good time for us to take a look in the mirror.

The Stations of the Cross

Jack Wintz, OFM March 6, 2025

With the Stations of the Cross, we walk with Jesus in his final act of love and sacrifice.

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Know Ourselves in God

Ilia Delio, OSF March 6, 2025

We are called to find God in fragile human flesh, encounter him and let ourselves be fully embraced by him.

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Wounded and Worthy of Repair

Christopher Heffron March 6, 2025

Who doesn’t feel like their wounds cannot heal? Emotional, spiritual, and physical injury can create a chasm between us and God. Have you ever been in that place?

Lent with Padre Pio: Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Franciscan Media March 6, 2025

Padre Pio was known for spending long periods of time in the confessional. It has been estimated that he heard two million confessions. He did not, however, allow this ministry to get in the way of his prayer life.

How Does Jesus Live in Me?

Ilia Delio, OSF March 5, 2025

Christ, the Word incarnate, is the person in whom each person finds his or her unique meaning and origin.

Lent with Padre Pio: Ash Wednesday

Franciscan Media March 5, 2025

On this journey, we will be accompanied by St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more commonly known as Padre Pio. This humble Capuchin friar embodied the true spirit of walking with Christ throughout his life.