The Imagination’s Pathway to Prayer
Stephen Copeland
August 17, 2025
My 3-year-old son wakes up each day in a world of magic and potential. My wife and I spend our evenings cleaning.
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A Bill That’s Anything but Beautiful
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 17, 2025
On July 4, President Donald J. Trump triumphantly signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law shortly after it was passed by Congress, following a long and contentious journey in the House and Senate.
Robert Sieg, OFM: Peace in Community, Joy in Service
Daniel Imwalle
August 17, 2025
I don’t know about you, but I find that it can be a bit difficult to gauge a person’s demeanor or mood over email exchanges.
‘Son of Man’ or ‘Son of God’?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
August 17, 2025
Why does Jesus refer to himself much more often as the “Son of Man” than as the “Son of God”? You are right about his
Prayer Creates Space
Mary Ann Steutermann
August 17, 2025
Folding rather than hanging our clothes is a lot like praying rather than worrying about our lives.
Holy Resilience
Ela Milewska
August 17, 2025
Following Christ isn’t always comfortable—it’s courageous. Jeremiah’s story reminds us that prophets often get pushed into muddy pits over being praised.
Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission
Daniel Imwalle
August 16, 2025
Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, has long advocated for the humane and dignified treatment of migrant people who arrive in our country. Recognition of her holy work has prompted praise from many—including the late Pope Francis.
Actions Speak Louder than Words
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 16, 2025
Name-calling. Bullying. Prejudice. Hurtful comments. Gossip. Given that this is a family column, you might assume that I’m talking about the behavior of kids.
Doorway to Awakening
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
August 16, 2025
The last line of St. Francis’ prayer presents us with one of the paradoxes of the spiritual journey.
Follow the Breadcrumbs
Kyle Kramer
August 16, 2025
Do you ever get annoyed with people who seem to have a vision and strategic plan for their entire life? Most of us don’t achieve such clarity.
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