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St. Francis valued knowledge as a tool for understanding God’s creation. Embracing simplicity allows us to pursue knowledge with humility and a thirst for wisdom.
All of us have had times when we’ve reacted harshly or unkindly to someone. Padre Pio was not exempt from this either.
When the church sanctuary is empty, the light still burns. It’s good to know that Jesus remains in our holy place, even when the pews are vacant.
In a world marked by violence and death, suffering does not have the last word. The last word is love and that love is the fullness of Christ, the Word of God.
Meditate on Padre Pio’s words. He sought God’s grace during every trial. How might we follow his example this Lent?
Spending time in Assisi—if only in our minds—can bring us closer to Saints Francis and Clare.
Illness and age served only to strengthen this mother and daughter’s relationship.
When I am hiking in the woods on spring mornings, I like that I am dwarfed by trees. I appreciate that I am outnumbered by animals and insects who see me when I cannot see them.
Life is noisy. It’s also cluttered, stressful, and distracting. God lives in those moments, but we’re often too busy to listen. How often do you slow down long enough to hear God talking to you?
When he first received the stigmata—wounds similar to those borne by Christ—Padre Pio begged that the outward signs of it be taken away.
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