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Jesus Calls Us

Casey Cole, OFM May 10, 2024

Jesus is calling us, and we must be willing to let go of what keeps us from him.

Too often we blindly strive for success, fulfillment, riches, or pleasure. As the Book of Wisdom reminds us, even as they grumbled and complained, God provided his people with manna from Heaven, a food that conformed to every taste.

man put hands in his hand as a sign of forgiveness

Forgiveness Is a Process

Patricia Breen McNeil May 9, 2024

Forgiveness is not a one-time event or even a quick remedy. Forgiveness is a choice, a process, and a desire for which we can ask.

God’s Plan Is Eternal

Holly Schapker May 9, 2024

It is easy to imagine Mary feeling stress during her early years with Jesus in this passing world.

mother kissing her child while holding him in her arms.

Spiritual Nourishment from Mary

Murray Bodo, OFM May 8, 2024

Of all the titles and epithets of Mary, the ones that make her most human and real to us are those relating to her motherhood.

man walking with a blue umbrella during rain

Embrace the Weather

Shannon K. Evans May 8, 2024

When we choose to see our connection to the created world we can be sure that—rain or shine—we will encounter the sacred.

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In Search of Direction

Melanie Rigney May 7, 2024

Daniel Comboni’s (1831–1881) first missionary trip to Africa ended in failure. He returned home to Italy and came up with what was a novel idea then: involve African Christians directly in the evangelization of their sisters and brothers.

Pregnant woman walking outside at sunrise

Handmaid of the Lord

Murray Bodo, OFM May 6, 2024

She knew from the moment of the rush of Gabriel’s wings and his lilting “Hail, full of Grace,” that she was only the handmaid.

two men hugging, encouraging each other.

St. Titus: An Encouraging Friend

Theresa Doyle-Nelson May 5, 2024

St. Titus’ friendship was important to St. Paul when he was going through troubled times. How can we be that same type of encouraging friend?

Morning Prayers

Julie Dortch Cragon May 4, 2024

Throughout the day, we should be mindful that God wishes to continually hear from us. But how can we possibly speak to God every minute when we are obviously busy?