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Wonder, Woe, and Well-Being

Joseph Grant January 29, 2024

Seasoned by tears of joy and lament, prayer-centered presence invites us to welcome the whole world by drawing it into our heart-center.

A Soulful Friendship

Theresa Doyle-Nelson January 28, 2024

During the last year of her life, in response to a request for prayers, St. Thérèse ended up writing a number of encouraging letters to Maurice Bellière, an aspiring seminarian.

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Love. Now.

Richard Rohr, OFM January 27, 2024

Jesus commanded us to love; so we know love is not just a feeling, since we cannot command feelings.

Hidden in Christ

Stephen Copeland January 27, 2024

Colossians 3:3 suggests that when we die to ourselves and set our minds on things above, our lives become “hidden with Christ in God.”

A Prayer for Offering Forgiveness

Shannon K. Evans January 26, 2024

When we are wronged, offering forgiveness is not often our natural response. Yet God asks us to forgive not for empty piety, but to help our souls heal. May this prayer aid you in the work of your heart.

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For Love of the Cross

Franciscan Media January 26, 2024

When Jesus wants me to know he loves me, he lets me experience his wounds, his thorns, his agonies.

Is Egg Donation Morally Acceptable?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 25, 2024

A family member is giving her frozen eggs to women who can’t conceive. If we are to preserve human life in all its forms, shouldn’t these eggs be given a chance to live?

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Hope in the Fight against Human Trafficking

Mark Pattison January 25, 2024

Millions of people worldwide experience human trafficking. Members of the Alliance to End Human Trafficking, an organization founded by Catholic sisters, discuss their ongoing work and advocacy for survivors.

The Gift of Diversity: Celebrating the Spiritual Gifts of Black Catholics

Dr. Ansel Augustine January 25, 2024

Black Catholics have long struggled with the evil of racism both within and outside the Church in the United States. A prominent African American Catholic author and activist reflects on how diversity brings about both healing and a richer faith.