One Flickering Flame
Maureen O'Brien
December 14, 2023
We are given the gift of having St. Francis’ guidance: “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
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The Gift of Time
Richard Rohr, OFM
December 13, 2023
What decreases in a culture of affluence is precisely and strangely time—along with wisdom and friendship
Shepherd’s Call
Stephen Copeland
December 13, 2023
In Luke 2:8, we are offered a glimpse into the lifestyle of shepherds at the time of Jesus’ birth: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
Think Globally, Act Locally
Richard Rohr, OFM
December 12, 2023
Our dignity is given by God, and we are freed from ourselves!
St. Francis and the Creche
Natalie Ryan
December 11, 2023
Today, we have Nativity scenes sprinkled all over the world around the Advent and Christmas seasons because of one man’s actions.
A Living Paradox
Richard Rohr, OFM
December 10, 2023
Humility does not just happen. It is surely the end product of a thousand letting-goes and a thousand acts of devotion.
The Gift of Repentance
Bruce Epperly
December 10, 2023
Reflect John the Baptist preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Repentance means to turn around, change course, and let go of
John, the Master of Descent
Richard Rohr, OFM
December 9, 2023
John the Baptizer combines conviction and humility, morality and mysticism, radical prophecy and living in the present.
Posture of Anticipation
Stephen Copeland
December 9, 2023
God is an active God who still shows up in our world today, often in unexpected ways.
Spiritual Energy
Richard Rohr, OFM
December 8, 2023
We can’t manage, maneuver or manipulate spiritual energy. It is a matter of letting go and receiving what is being given freely.