father and son enjoying a laugh while wearing suits and leaning against a door.

St. Joseph, Model for Fathers

Christopher Heffron June 16, 2024

Share today’s prayer with a father who emulates the same characteristics as St. Joseph. A prayerful word of thanks is sometimes the best present.

teenager reading the Bible while sitting on a wood floor

Seeking the Lord

Herman Sutter June 15, 2024

Scripture tells us that those who seek the Lord “lack no good thing.” (Ps 34:11) But the absolute certainty of such a verse may feel a little strange to our modern ear.

man with a stubborn, critical facial expression

Building Relationships with Difficult People

Paul Lipowski June 13, 2024

In our personal and professional lives, we often encounter individuals who present unique challenges—people who may be abrasive, stubborn, or resistant to change.

woman joyful, laughing while holding a rainbow flag

A Call to Joy for Pride Month

Patricia Breen McNeil June 12, 2024

Sometimes it can feel difficult to feel accepted and loved for who we are. For our LGBTQIIA+ friends, colleagues, and family members, there often is much hurt and pain for them.

A young man wearing headphones, listening to music while relaxing

Breath of Life

Susan Hines-Brigger June 11, 2024

Given the amount of stressful situations in the world today and probably in our own personal lives, it’s no wonder we’re all in need of a good, deep breath.

Lord, Disarm Me

Carol Ann Morrow June 10, 2024

Loving God of heaven and earth, I can conceal nothing from you. I beg you to disarm me of my harsh judgments, my sense of entitlement, my short fuse.

St. Anthony statue holding Chris child in his arms.

Anthony: The Hammer of Heretics

Jack Wintz, OFM June 9, 2024

Anthony traveled tirelessly in both northern Italy and southern France, choosing to enter the cities where the heretics were strongest.

woman making music by playing the violin

Moved by Music

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD June 9, 2024

I had intended to briefly excuse myself from my desk. More than time out, I was rescued from the malaise that had overtaken me when I happened upon an a cappella choir rehearsing gospel hymns.

man holding blue umbrella to shield him from the rain

God As a Shield

Herman Sutter June 7, 2024

There are many verses in Scripture that speak of God as a shield, a protector, a guard against stumbling. They are words of comfort and assurance–a reminder of God’s providence.