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Show, Don’t Tell

Herman Sutter February 6, 2026

Reflect Many of us may recall the old English teacher adage: Show, don’t tell. In some sense, Jesus is saying the same thing when he says: “Even

Still a Leper?

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 6, 2026

In Matthew 26:6-13 and Mark 14:3-9, we read that Jesus was eating at the home of “Simon the leper” when Jesus was anointed with costly perfumed oil. Did Jesus heal Simon of his leprosy?

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Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry

Father Fred Cabras OFM Cap February 5, 2026

Recognize, Reframe, Repeat: three Rs to help you deal with your daily anxiety.

Embracing the Quiet of the Cold and Dark in Winter

Ela Milewska February 5, 2026

Reflect Winter invites us to slow down, even when we resist it. The cold and dark are not empty; they are restful and protective. This

One of Life's Great Losses

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 5, 2026

How do I understand and find peace in the death of a parent?

Please accept my condolences on the death of your father or mother. Allow yourself to grieve properly but without being absolutely consumed or paralyzed by this death. Joining a support group for people who have recently lost a loved one may be helpful. If not, consider seeking individual grief counseling.

Who Are You, O Lord, and Who Am I?

Jim Van Vurst, OFM February 4, 2026

St. Francis of Assisi often prayed this little prayer which helped him put everything in his life into perspective: “Who are you, O Lord, and who am I?”

The Kingdom of God

Colleen Arnold, MD February 4, 2026

Reflect In Mark 1:12–15 we read Jesus’ words after his 40 days in the desert: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at

Who Informed the Biblical Writers?

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 4, 2026

How did the gentlemen who gathered together to write the Bible do so? Where did their information come from? The holy Bible is beautifully written. When was it written? How did they know all the details?

Ultimately, God inspired them to convey the unique divine self-revelation that we find in the Bible. We need to accept the Bible on its own terms. We may mistakenly think of it as entirely eyewitness accounts in which the biblical writers act like court reporters, giving us a verbatim account.