I Didn’t Mean to Hurt You
Colleen Arnold, MD
May 7, 2025
Part of our fallen human nature allows us to hurt others easily. Even if our intent is innocent, the impact can still cause pain.
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The Grace of the Day
Stephen Copeland
May 6, 2025
Sometimes the demands that are placed upon us fuel expectations that mysteriously bind themselves to us. May this prayer inspire you to release the narratives and enjoy the gifts and grace of the day.
Unity through Community
Sara P. Marks
May 6, 2025
Our Franciscan tradition speaks to the idea of unity through community.
The Weather Effect
Carol Ann Morrow
May 5, 2025
A dark cloud may mean a welcome rain, but it seldom lifts my spirit to say an Alleluia. I want sunshine.
Fire of Praise
Franciscan Media
May 5, 2025
Each path Francis took on his journey to God led him to a single action: praise of God.
Open to a Future in God
Ilia Delio, OSF
May 4, 2025
We are invited into relationship with God who loves us and is faithful to us even when the world around us seems to fail.
On Hold
Daniel Imwalle
May 4, 2025
Have you ever made a call to a business or a doctor’s office and been placed on a very long hold? I know I have.
Give Me Patience
Shannon K. Evans
May 3, 2025
Patience is not simply a trait that one either does or does not possess; patience is a virtue that one chooses to develop.
Always Say ‘I Love You’
Sandy Howison
May 3, 2025
Throughout this messy, sweet, chaotic, precious time we have together, we’ll tell each other the best thing, the only thing that really matters: “I love you.”
Carlo Acutis and the Gift of Presence
Darleen Pryds, PhD
May 2, 2025
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Often attributed to John Lennon, this quote from American journalist Allen Saunders speaks to me especially this week of April 21, 2025, as I write this piece…
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