Can We Ever Take the Bible Literally?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 16, 2025

When are we to take Scripture literally and when should we not?

How Much Do We Know About Angels?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 16, 2025

I am very interested in angels but haven’t been able to find information about how many categories there are.

Woman in a field | Photo by Jasmin Ne on Unsplash

Wise Words from Teresa of Avila

Patricia Morrison October 15, 2025

Perhaps Saint Teresa of Avila’s greatest gift to busy people is the truth that ordinary life and holiness are not in conflict.

Navigating Distress and Regret

Herman Sutter October 15, 2025

How many times do we find ourselves haunted by a mistake or a poor choice, wincing at the sting of regret?

A tapestry depicting St. Carlo Acutis hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Mass for his canonization at the Vatican Sept. 7, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Monastery where Carlo Acutis received first Communion in ruins after fire

OSV News October 15, 2025

A 17th-century monastery in northern Italy where recently canonized St. Carlo Acutis received his first Communion was in ruins after a massive fire ravaged the historic building.

Tell Me about Indulgences

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 15, 2025

What is the basis of the Church’s authority to grant indulgences? Our Lord did not mention indulgences specifically to my knowledge.

Bearing Others Patiently

Kathy Coffey October 14, 2025

Francis once told a cardinal, “The Lord has told me that he wanted to make a new fool of me.” How many of us would boast that we’re idiots?

Embrace the Rhythm of Prayer

Roch Niemier, OFM October 14, 2025

The practice of solitude uncovers and heightens that uniqueness, and fraternal life deepens in the respect and support the brothers give to each one’s unique aloneness.

Finding God In the Now

Patricia Breen McNeil October 13, 2025

We follow a God who is God of the present. God is always with us in the present moment–be that moment joyful or painful, hard or easy.

friends shaking hands | Photo by Malcolm Broström on Unsplash

Listen Respectfully, Act Lovingly

Leonard Foley, OFM October 13, 2025

Christianity is spread by the Holy Spirit. St. Paul said, “My message and my proclamation were not with persuasive (words of) wisdom, but with a demonstration of