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Love the Unlovable

Richard B. Patterson, PhD March 28, 2026

As Jesus noted, loving our neighbor is easy when our neighbor is lovable.

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Saint Christopher: In Service to God

Christopher Heffron March 27, 2026

This saint reminds us that, in our own way, we carry Christ on our shoulders and in our hearts across mighty rivers.

Give a Hand

Colleen Arnold, MD March 27, 2026

Reflect When Jesus came to Peter’s house, his mother-in-law was sick in bed. Jesus grasped her hand, helped her up, and the fever left her

What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Poor in Spirit’?

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 27, 2026

In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” In Luke 6:20b, he says, “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Is he talking about two different groups of people? If not, what does “poor in spirit” mean? How can being “poor in spirit” make you blessed?

‘I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches’

Leonard Foley, OFM March 26, 2026

Clare’s name means “light.” She is the bright, shining one who reflected God’s love into the world.

Finding and Following

Maureen O'Brien March 26, 2026

Reflect The path of Jesus is one of perpetual, beautiful movement. As a shepherd, he will find us, no matter how far away and lost

Was St. Joseph a Virgin?

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 26, 2026

Eucharistic Prayer I refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus, as “ever virgin” but does not use the same expression for St. Joseph. Why?

The Touch of God

Jeremy Harrington, OFM March 25, 2026

It is not a matter of “carrying God inside us.” That would be too mechanical. It’s better to say that we are filled with God’s presence within us—along with our weaknesses and imperfections.