Prayer Posture

Natalie Ryan March 10, 2024

The weight of this world can feel overpowering at times, but God promises that the scope of his presence is all-encompassing and healing.

Our Father, Ourselves

Edward Sri March 10, 2024

The Our Father is truly a prayer of the whole family of God, expressing our unity with all our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world and throughout time.

Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

Patricia Breen McNeil March 9, 2024

When Jesus called Peter out of the boat, Peter literally stepped outside his comfort zone. When life calls us to be brave let’s not get hung up on the outside elements.

Children of God, Heirs of Heaven

Franciscan Media March 9, 2024

Jesus Christ in such a way that we share in his very own life. In baptism we receive the sanctifying grace that gives us a heavenly life.

Head, Heart, and Hands

Albert Haase, OFM March 8, 2024

Every Christian is called not only to listen to Scripture but also to put flesh and bones on the Word of God. By doing so we imitate the Virgin Mary and give birth again to the Word of God.

Only a Breath Away

Monsignor Frank Bognanno March 7, 2024

We are not on a lonely journey, all alone on a long road. Our loving Father never takes his eyes off us.

Blessed by Strong Women

Daniel Imwalle March 7, 2024

March is Women’s History Month. From the early suffragists to Dorothy Day to Sister Joan Chittister, you can see a direct line of empowered women intrepidly making the world a better place.

Statue of St. Francis | Image by Robert Cheaib from Pixabay

St. Francis and Lady Poverty

Murray Bodo, OFM March 6, 2024

Reflecting on how Francis and the brothers honored Lady Poverty has helped me to see how they lived their walking in the footsteps of Christ.

woman standing in front of painted wings

Following the Better Angels of Our Nature

Bruce Epperly March 6, 2024

In his first inaugural address, President Abraham Lincoln counseled his listeners to follow the better angels of their nature. War was on the horizon, and yet Lincoln asserted that “we are not enemies, but friends.”