Journeys

Stephen Copeland November 22, 2024

Father Murray Bodo, OFM, discusses how the notion of journey has been a major theme in his writing and poetry.

St. Andrew’s Worry

Theresa Doyle-Nelson November 21, 2024

I can relate to St. Andrew—when the huge crowd of people had gathered, and there was nothing but a few fish and loaves of bread to be found, he fretted.

volunteers helping at a food bank serving meals

Called to Serve

Daniel Imwalle November 20, 2024

In the Gospels, Jesus is frequently depicted serving others. Our faith calls us to follow Christ’s loving example of service.

teenager reflecting on the Word of God while holding her Bible

The Ingredients of Forgiveness

Patricia Breen McNeil November 19, 2024

One of the most powerful examples Jesus taught his followers was how to forgive—for Jesus forgave his very executioners from the wood of the cross.

In a Continuum

Susan Saint Sing, PhD November 18, 2024

I don’t think there is much difference between life and death. The difference is as a leaf suspended in a flowing stream.

people holding their hands in act of mercy and forgiveness

In Matthew’s Gospel, when the Pharisees challenge Jesus for letting his followers pluck grains of wheat on the Sabbath, they are reminding him that the Sabbath is holy and that the law requires it be set aside as a time when no work is done, even the simplest of labors.