Be Not Afraid
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
July 13, 2025
Jesus’s frequent refrain—“Do not be afraid”—should be our mantra of discipleship.
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Your Place in Line
Christopher Heffron
July 13, 2025
In our opulent era, many of us have become accustomed to acquiring more money, more prestige, more power, more material comforts. Poverty, in its figurative and literal sense, is societally scorned.
Submit to the Will of God
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
July 12, 2025
What makes a son good is not what he says to his father, but what he does after the fact by working in the fields (Matthew 21:28–31).
A Bittersweet Journey
Patricia Breen McNeil
July 12, 2025
Shaun Niequist in her book Bittersweet wrote: “When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” Sometimes the healing we need comes through growth that challenges us.
The Gift of Faith
Clifford Hennings, OFM
July 11, 2025
Sometimes we’re discouraged by our lack of faith. We think we’re doing something wrong or there is something wrong with us.
Embrace Death
Michael D. Guinan, OFM
July 11, 2025
For us, as human beings, death is dark and scary and real. Even though we believe and trust in God, death can cause anxiety and anguish.
Hold Nothing Back
Herman Sutter
July 10, 2025
Many of us are nervous when it comes to going to confession. We worry about what to say, and whether we will say or do it right.
Spiritual Emptiness
Laura Stanko Britto
July 10, 2025
Don’t be alone in your spiritual emptiness. Join a Bible study or faith-sharing group in your parish in person or online.
The Weight of Our Sins
Christopher Heffron
July 9, 2025
God knows our flaws and loves us in spite of them. We are not irredeemable.
Sacred Interruptions
Christopher Wesley
July 9, 2025
Interruptions can feel like roadblocks. But what if they’re divine detours?