Building Consensus, Embracing Dialogue

Paul Lipowski July 12, 2024

One of the key challenges we often face is the need to build consensus among diverse individuals with varying perspectives, opinions, and priorities.

Sharing Our Pain

Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg July 11, 2024

Struggling with depression and anxiety is not a reality one can just pray away. It is important to know that we can always seek help—medical, therapeutic, and spiritual.

Time to Refocus

Natalie Ryan July 10, 2024

The Lord searches day and night to find you. Pride and fear block our hearts from being found because they focus on the self. Our conversion begins when we refocus our life to Christ.

a woman giving a stranger direction by pointing

Social activist and mystic Dorothy Day said, “I speak to people as if they are angels.” Day saw the holiness in everyone she met, especially those whom society views as nobodies as a result of their poverty and houselessness.

Finding Value in Our Work

Clifford Hennings, OFM July 8, 2024

Caught up in routine we forget to take satisfaction in what we do, while others struggle to find gainful employment. Let us pray to cherish our hard work.

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The Great Outdoors

Shannon K. Evans July 7, 2024

There is a part of God’s Self that can only be communicated to us through nature. Whether we are taking a hike or merely walking down a sidewalk, may we accept the invitation to experience our Creator in the great outdoors.

Moments of Grief

Susan Hines-Brigger July 6, 2024

Sometimes we think of grief as something we experience and then move on. The truth is, though, there is no timeline for grief.

team having a team huddle with hands on top of each other.

Leading with Humility

Paul Lipowski July 3, 2024

The values of humility, compassion, and service have guided Franciscan spirituality for centuries.

Let Nothing Disturb or Distress You

Maureen O'Brien July 2, 2024

Our lives are made so much richer by the saints; they reinforce the beauty of the Gospels.

Glad Tidings

Herman Sutter July 1, 2024

With apparent joy, the prophet Isaiah tells us, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the one who brings glad tidings…” (cf. 52:7), and we know it is true.