
Notes from a Friar: The Theology of a Poet
Emily Dickinson said that she never went to church. But one thing is certain: She was a woman of deep faith.
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Emily Dickinson said that she never went to church. But one thing is certain: She was a woman of deep faith.

The difference between trees and shrubs, the varying age of trees in the woods—all mirror the creative and generous abilities of our God.

Reflect For St. Bonaventure, his structure for reality began with the Trinity: the self-diffusive, creative force of love shared in relationship between the Father, Spirit,

Wednesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time June 7, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Tobit 3:1-11a, 16-17a The scripture writer tells us that Tobit

Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian peasant and devout Catholic, was executed for refusing to serve in Hitler’s army.

We may wonder how to calm our minds enough to see the reflection of Divine Love. One way is to breathe slowly and deeply.

Reflect “I will put enmity between you and the woman.”—Genesis 3:15a In my church, there is a lovely statue of Mary tenderly holding her infant

Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time June 6, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Tobit 2:9-14 The story of Tobit is about divine providence,

Reflect Today reflect on a passage from Henri Nouwen, “Whereas the way of the world is to insist on publicity, celebrity, popularity, and getting maximum

Memorial of Saint Boniface June 5, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Tobit 1:3; 2:1a-8 The Lectionary next provides six readings from the Book of Tobit.