Wedded to Lady Poverty

Murray Bodo, OFM, and Susan Saint Sing August 20, 2024

As the story of Francis progresses, it becomes evident that the true religion here means gospel poverty, the poverty of the poor Christ.

person drawing a circle with light in the dark.

In the Light of Forever

Christopher Heffron August 19, 2024

“Trust in dreams,” author Khalil Gibran once wrote, “for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.” Can your mind embrace the concept of such a thing, where time is circular, ceaseless?

man holding a loaf of freshly baked bread

Surrounded by the Divine

Bruce Epperly August 18, 2024

For Francis and Clare, the universe was a sacrament and revelation of the divine.

Give Me the Holy Boldness of Francis

Patricia Breen McNeil August 18, 2024

St. Francis is known for many things—his holy boldness to embody the Gospel, respect for all living creatures, ecumenical spirit, and passionate zeal.

woman looking up at the horizon, watching a sunset

Eternal Life Awaits

Bruce Epperly August 17, 2024

Death is the great mystery, provoking our fear and anxiety, as well as inspiring our courage and hope.

hands folded together collecting clean water

Repairing Our Common Home

James Donegan August 17, 2024

We often look upon the resources here on earth as being here for our benefit and use. But what about when others are not able to access such basic needs as clean water?

mother and daughter hugging and forgiving each other.

Freedom in Forgiveness

Daniel Imwalle August 16, 2024

Sometimes, the hardest person to forgive can be yourself. Ask God to guide you to a healthier place.

St. Clare’s Canticle

Murray Bodo, OFM, and Susan Saint Sing August 16, 2024

Clare’s love song came out of her own sufferings.

Our Universal Mother

Christopher Heffron August 15, 2024

There is no facet of the human experience that Mary, our universal mother, cannot understand. In times of unrest—in the world or in our hearts—Our Lady is ready to help us. We need only turn to her.