Uphold Justice

Shannon K. Evans December 13, 2022

Reflect To follow Jesus is to commit ourselves to justice. This requires inward change more often than we would like and can be a complicated

Sharing the Word for December 13, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk December 13, 2022

Memorial of Saint Lucy December 13, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 The prophet Zephaniah preached about 100 years after the northern kingdom

The Soft Rays of Love

Maureen O'Brien December 12, 2022

We often feel anxiety as we strive, feeling alone as we try and find solutions for the conflicts in our day.

Sharing the Word for December 12, 2022 – Third Week of Advent – Year 1

Jim Van Vurst, OFM December 12, 2022

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Luke 1:26-38 The angel’s words to Mary, “Do not be afraid,” are

Searching for the Joy

Christopher Heffron December 11, 2022

Reflect The joyful season of Christmas is often so stressful that it can rob us, ironically, of our joy. This prayer can be a simple

Sunday Soundbite for December 11, 2022

Greg Friedman, OFM December 11, 2022

Third Sunday of Advent Cycle ADecember 11, 2022 The signs of the season are all around us these days—displays in the malls, decorations in homes,

Sharing the Word for December 10, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk December 10, 2022

Saturday of the Second Week of Advent December 10, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 In the Gospel reading for today Jesus is

‘Dear Elizabeth Ann Seton’

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD December 9, 2022

Can a saint who died over 200 years ago have relevance for today? This author says yes as she imagines writing a heartfelt letter to Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint.

Recognize. Reframe. Repeat.

Father Fred Cabras OFM Cap December 9, 2022

A Franciscan therapist offers practical tips rooted in prayer to help ease our anxiety.

Crèches from around the Globe

Daniel Imwalle December 9, 2022

Brother Tim Sucher, OFM, has loved Nativity scenes since he was a small child. Now he has amassed a collection of over 100 crèches from all over the world.