A Bittersweet Farewell

Kyle Kramer October 24, 2023

Dear Readers: This is a bittersweet column. Ten years ago, I began writing At Home on Earth for St. Anthony Messenger, and, with this issue, it comes to a close.

Holidays—and Life—in Transition

Susan Hines-Brigger October 24, 2023

As a parent, I have learned over and over that as time marches on, things change.

American Elections: Wicked Game

Guest Blogger October 24, 2023

With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, American Elections takes on even more meaning for us as citizens and as people of faith.

Nourish Our Body and Spirit

Susan Hines-Brigger October 24, 2023

We all know that what types of food we eat can have a big impact on our bodies and overall health. What we don’t give as much attention to is what we ingest into our minds and spirits.

Justice Is the Path to Peace

Murray Bodo, OFM October 24, 2023

In all creatures God is revealed to us: the beauty, the grandeur, the infinite variety, the individuality, and the mystery. That is what St. Francis saw and what he teaches us.

Sharing the Word for October 24, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk October 24, 2023

Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time October 24, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Luke 12:35-38 One of the recurrent themes of Jesus’ preaching

Holy, Wholly Healthy: Helping Others, Healing Ourselves

Karen Zielinski, OSF October 24, 2023

We all can benefit from giving back, from volunteering, even if we have health problems. Connecting with others brings hope into our lives.

Sharing the Word for October 23, 2023 – Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk October 23, 2023

Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time October 23, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Romans 4:20-25 Further reflection on Abraham’s faith and righteousness–and ours.

Holy, Wholly Healthy: The Stigma of Mental Illness

Karen Zielinski, OSF October 23, 2023

As Christians, we speak of respecting all life but, in reality, we often neglect people with mental illness.

Sunday Soundbite for October 22, 2023

Greg Friedman, OFM October 22, 2023

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle AOctober 22, 2023 We often say, “Religion and politics don’t mix.” Our nation has a tradition of separation between