Young man standing on top of a mountain, above the clouds

Thin Places Everywhere

Bruce Epperly January 10, 2025

Celtic spiritual guides identified certain geographical places as “thin places,” where heaven and earth meet and we can experience the nearness of God.

man walking on beach while waves crashing

Faith in Flux

Susan Hines-Brigger January 9, 2025

Throughout our lives, our faith is going to experience ebbs and flows. Over time it will grow, change, and even, at times, be challenged.

Our True Source of Peace

Brother David Steindl-Rast January 9, 2025

“One is the human Spirit,” but the human Spirit is more than human because the human heart is unfathomable.

Go Forth and Share the Good News

Jack Wintz, OFM January 8, 2025

God’s love and mercy is revealed in Jesus breathing forth the Spirit of love and forgiveness upon his disciples.

God Is Unchanging

Maureen O'Brien January 8, 2025

Sometimes we feel at a loss for how many things in our lives age and break, run out, wear down, need replacing.

The Ultimate Prayer

Natalie Ryan January 7, 2025

Sacred silence—there’s no irony or coincidence that the words “silent” and “listen” are spelled with the same letters.

The Divine Breath of Creation

Shannon K. Evans January 5, 2025

God’s love for us cannot be separated from God’s love for creation. Let us honor the Divine breath that connects all living things through our actions as well as our words as we pray.

woman standing in front of painted angel wings on a wall

A Blessing and a Test

Herman Sutter January 4, 2025

There is a long tradition of seeing suffering as a test: a test of our strength, of our courage, of our faith. But what kind of test comes from a blessing?

hands holding a rosary with a wooden cross

Living Out the Gospel in Daily Life

Paul Lipowski January 3, 2025

Living out the Gospel message is central to Franciscan spirituality. St. Francis took the teachings of Jesus to heart, living a life of love, humility, and service.