Embrace the Beatitudes

Bruce Epperly February 6, 2024

At the heart of Francis’s and Clare’s biblical vision was the Sermon on the Mount, and most especially the Beatitudes.

Peter’s Denial

Colleen Arnold, MD February 5, 2024

It’s easy to criticize Peter. How could he turn his back on Jesus after all he had seen?

The Cultivation of Joy

Christopher Heffron February 4, 2024

Joy is contagious—and it costs nothing to share it with those around us. Reach out to somebody in your inner circle who is struggling to find joy.

Godly Moment

Murray Bodo, OFM February 4, 2024

In keeping his eyes on the leper, in thinking only of this person before him, Francis forgot himself.

No Plan B

Kathy Coffey February 3, 2024

Some don’t want to hear that the material world is sacred, because they’d rather exploit it. But scientists have sent a clear wake-up call.

Dare to Speak Out

Susan Hines-Brigger February 1, 2024

When children are little we tell them to use their words to express their feelings. We do that because it’s important to speak up and be heard.

Kindness Pleases God

Monsignor Frank Bognanno February 1, 2024

Today do a small act of love for someone. Open a door for someone, or just say “please” or “thank you.”

Praying Twice

Bruce Epperly January 31, 2024

Ephesians 5:18–19 counsels us “to be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another [in] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts.”

A Prayer for Artists

Clifford Hennings, OFM January 30, 2024

“Humanity in every age, even today, looks to works of art to shed light upon its path and destiny,” said Pope St. John Paul II.

One Candle Lighting Another

Maureen O'Brien January 29, 2024

Throughout the day, we encounter a variety of people who may be strangers. May this prayer support you in knowing that what you give to all brightens the world.