man in the dessert at night with a light.

The Hard and Lonely Places

Herman Sutter March 27, 2024

When you think of hard and lonely places, what comes to mind? Is it an actual desert? Or is it your workplace? Or a family gathering? Where is your desert?

‘Hello’ Is a Prayer

Bruce Epperly March 26, 2024

In the spirit of seeing every encounter as a blessing, let me bring beauty and healing to all my relationships.

God Is the Artist

Christopher Heffron March 25, 2024

Though St. Francis of Assisi was, to his core, an institutional Catholic, he found God everywhere, not just under the roof of a church.

Acting on the Beatitudes

Casey Cole, OFM March 25, 2024

This friar points to three ways we can better understand and live the joy of the beatitudes in our everyday lives.

Loving Creation, Loving God

Carie Moore March 25, 2024

When we allow ourselves to be as open as a child in our relationship with creation, we are one step closer to bringing about the kingdom of God.

The Way of Compassion

Pauline J. Albert, PhD March 25, 2024

Might we think about addressing others with compassion? Might we intercede when we see someone not treated with respect and teach our children to do the same?

Pray as You Are

Fr. Gary Caster March 25, 2024

God calls each one of us to accept and live out the unique task he has entrusted to us.

Lessons from the Road

Susan Hines-Brigger March 25, 2024

Hanging in our house is a large corkboard map of the United States. On the board are various pins placed on locations across the country, each one marking a place to which we have traveled.

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” So, if you’re stuck inside on a drizzly day this spring, here are some books to lift your spirits while waiting for the sun to break through the clouds.