
God’s Song
It’s hard to appreciate the natural world from inside. If you can, take a walk and immerse yourself in the wonders of our planet. You’ll find God there.
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It’s hard to appreciate the natural world from inside. If you can, take a walk and immerse yourself in the wonders of our planet. You’ll find God there.

This month, to commemorate the feast of All Saints, we are offering a lineup of articles that acknowledge and celebrate a handful of saints and blesseds.

A former military chaplain explains how St. Francis can be an example for those struggling with the traumas of war.

“I’m no saint,” we may tell ourselves. But stories of the saints show us that we, too, are capable of extraordinary faith, courage, and love.

Faced with a difficult decision, Joseph teaches us that righteousness means loving both God and neighbor.

We are children of the Father. We belong to him as Christ does. We are called to share Christ’s sufferings, but also his glory.

It takes trust—and often patience—to discern God’s plan for us. Zélie Guerin was a successful lacemaker when she met Louis Martin, and the two married just three months later.

Sometimes we feel as if we will never be good enough to be loved fully by those around us–or by God– because shame creeps in and tells us only parts of us are good. After creating humankind God proclaims that this is very good.

When the Spirit comes into our lives and Christ begins to live in us, we are totally re-oriented. We are turned away from the destructiveness of the flesh toward the life of the Spirit.

There may not be a lot of things to laugh at or be joyful about these days. But it’s at these difficult moments that we should look for joy and laughter.