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St. Francis is known for many things—his holy boldness to embody the Gospel, respect for all living creatures, ecumenical spirit, and passionate zeal.
Death is the great mystery, provoking our fear and anxiety, as well as inspiring our courage and hope.
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?
Sometimes, the hardest person to forgive can be yourself. Ask God to guide you to a healthier place.
Clare’s love song came out of her own sufferings.
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.
Always it is the same: You suddenly realize that God has been there all along—that yes, God is present in your life.
For most of us, living courageously is a matter of choosing it with quiet resolution day after day. Take this moment to reflect on the area that is requiring courage of you.
Waiting is the most difficult part of prayer because it presupposes someone or something we are waiting for. And therefore everything is not up to us.
At age 58 in 1978, Pope John Paul II was still an avid skier, hiker, and swimmer. But over the next 27 years, age and health issues caught up with him—as they do with us all.
