The Imagination’s Pathway to Prayer

Stephen Copeland August 17, 2025

My 3-year-old son wakes up each day in a world of magic and potential. My wife and I spend our evenings cleaning.

A Bill That’s Anything but Beautiful

Susan Hines-Brigger August 17, 2025

On July 4, President Donald J. Trump triumphantly signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law shortly after it was passed by Congress, following a long and contentious journey in the House and Senate.

Bob Sieg, OFM, is a Franciscan friar and follower of St. Francis.

Robert Sieg, OFM: Peace in Community, Joy in Service

Daniel Imwalle August 17, 2025

I don’t know about you, but I find that it can be a bit difficult to gauge a person’s demeanor or mood over email exchanges.

‘Son of Man’ or ‘Son of God’?

Pat McCloskey, OFM August 17, 2025

Why does Jesus refer to himself much more often as the “Son of Man” than as the “Son of God”? You are right about his

Prayer Creates Space

Mary Ann Steutermann August 17, 2025

Folding rather than hanging our clothes is a lot like praying rather than worrying about our lives.

Holy Resilience

Ela Milewska August 17, 2025

Following Christ isn’t always comfortable—it’s courageous. Jeremiah’s story reminds us that prophets often get pushed into muddy pits over being praised.

Sister Norma Pimentel plays with a child

Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission

Daniel Imwalle August 16, 2025

Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, has long advocated for the humane and dignified treatment of migrant people who arrive in our country. Recognition of her holy work has prompted praise from many—including the late Pope Francis.

Actions Speak Louder than Words

Susan Hines-Brigger August 16, 2025

Name-calling. Bullying. Prejudice. Hurtful comments. Gossip. Given that this is a family column, you might assume that I’m talking about the behavior of kids.