Holy Humdrum

Maureen O'Brien March 1, 2022

Instead of fighting the mundane and boring today, flip it and see if you can find something sacred in the act, a deeper connection lurking underneath.

Saint David of Wales

Franciscan Media March 1

Saint David of Wales was by legend the nephew of King Arthur. He was educated under the tutelage of Saint Paulinus, whose sight he allegedly restored.

All Are Welcome

Christopher Heffron March 1, 2022

Few stories in our country’s recent history rattle me quite like the murder of Emmett Till.

Sharing the Word for March 1, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 1, 2022

The First Letter of Peter calls groups of young Christians to a life of faith-filled optimism. How optimistic, how faith filled is my life in the Lord?

Gifts of Earth

Kathy Coffey February 28, 2022

We need not only appreciate the gifts of earth, water, and air, but learn to care for them. If we simply fear climate change and planetary destruction, it freezes our creativity.

Some people would call Blessed Daniel Brottier “lucky.” But in the eyes of faith, God’s providence and desire for Blessed Daniel to do great things in his kingdom is what protected him in some very dangerous situations. Blessed Daniel cooperated with that providence and became an example to all.

Live in Me, Love in Me, Act in Me

Stephen Copeland February 28, 2022

Etched on the back of my mother’s headstone are three simple prayers: “Lord, live in me, love in me, and act in me.”

Sharing the Word for February 28, 2022 – Eighth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 2

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 28, 2022

Part of the blessing of Christian life that the addressees of the First Letter of Peter enjoy is the Spirit of Christ. They are called to be holy even as God is holy.

Walking in the Light of God

Bruce Epperly February 27, 2022

When we feel afraid or need inspiration, we can remember to walk in the light of God, feeling God’s light and love surrounding us with every step. Visualize God’s light surrounding everyone you meet.

Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows

Franciscan Media February 27

Disappointments, setbacks, loss, and suffering seem to define the life of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. But undeterred by whatever happened, Saint Gabriel kept his focus and lived life well─so well that he was an example to both young and old.