Why Do We Need to Let Go?

Kyle Kramer February 28, 2022

Why does letting go seem to be such a necessary element in the equation of transformational spirituality?

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.

Having Enough

Kyle Kramer February 27, 2022

Sufficiency—enoughness—is the middle way between scarcity and exploitative wealth.

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.

Eating Is an Opportunity for Gratitude

Kyle Kramer February 26, 2022

Food offers a constant opportunity to take in gifts with gratitude, which is one of the fundamental practices of the spiritual life.

Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin

Franciscan Media February 26

Courage, perseverance, and hope seem to characterize Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin. In spite of all odds, she kept going and, in the process, helped many people find healing and peace.