Call On the Spirit

Mark P. Shea October 26, 2025

“Virtue—even attempted virtue—brings light; indulgence brings fog.”

One woman comforting another woman and showing compassion

The Heart of Discipleship

Ela Milewska October 26, 2025

We don’t serve the poor out of guilt or fear—but because love demands that we see those the world ignores.

How Much of the Mass Must I Attend?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 26, 2025

To fulfill the Sunday obligation to attend Mass, how long or for what parts must you be present? What is the penitential rite? Must you be present for that? When may you leave and still fulfill the obligation?

Facing Life’s Storms

Bruce Epperly October 25, 2025

We are not alone in the storms of life and have been given all the resources needed to experience peace and productivity.

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Prayer Is a Compass

Christopher Heffron October 25, 2025

St. Francis of Assisi understood the spiritual and psychological toll that life could bring.

Individual Successors for Apostles?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 25, 2025

According to Acts 1:26, Matthias was selected to replace Judas, bringing the number of apostles back to 12. I know that the pope, the bishop of Rome, is considered the successor of Peter. Were the other apostles replaced upon their deaths?

two men hugging, encouraging each other.

Sharing Our Faith

Clifford Hennings, OFM October 24, 2025

Reflect As followers of Christ Jesus, we share in his work of salvation. We have “put on Christ,” and proclaim him in both word and

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The Life Beyond

Jim Van Vurst, OFM October 24, 2025

The true meaning of heaven points to the union that we have with our loved ones and all the saints.

Monks, Friars, Brothers

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 24, 2025

What difference is there between a monk, a friar, and a brother? Also, members of religious communities place initials after their family name to indicate the community to which they belong. Where can I find a list of those initials?