Brother Michael Radomski, OFM

David O'Brien January 24, 2024

Brother Michael says he gains as much as he gives in his ministry to the disenfranchised. “I’m very happy with what I have learned,” he says.

Plan G—for God

Melanie Rigney January 24, 2024

She was working as a laundress so that she could become a missionary sister. A fall into a boiling vat derailed that plan for Anna Schäffer (1882–1925).

A Hidden River

Maureen O'Brien January 23, 2024

It is a natural part of our faith journey to not always be able to feel God, especially when something is weighing on our hearts.

What Is Spiritual Poverty?

Bruce Epperly January 22, 2024

Francis and Clare of Assisi prized holy simplicity or put another way, spiritual poverty. They pruned away everything that stood between them and God.

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Joyful Noise

Murray Bodo, OFM January 20, 2024

Francis loved that image of himself as a lute strung for rapture. He wanted to stand in the wind and let the Holy Spirit play upon him for all the world to hear the beauty of his music.

Doing Christ’s Work

Theresa Doyle-Nelson January 20, 2024

A Dominican friar and painter whose work influenced the Renaissance, Blessed Fra Angelico was known for his unique and glorious spiritual paintings. He used his gift of art to glorify God.

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Healing and Wholeness

Joseph Grant January 19, 2024

How do we heal our severed human family, so sorely divided, and make a home for the ones who have been cast out and cruelly isolated?

On Being Tempted

Colleen Arnold, MD January 19, 2024

Jesus was tempted in the desert by the devil. He was tired and hungry after his 40-day fast. Satan knew he was weakened and susceptible. The same happens with us.

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