A Heart Bursting with Gratitude

Colleen Arnold, MD September 26, 2021

When the stress level and busyness in my life are high, I don’t always take time to thank God for the daily gifts he gives me.

Prayer and Action

Brother David Steindl-Rast September 25, 2021

There surely is a world of difference between the prayer of action and that of silence or word.

We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For

Bruce Epperly September 25, 2021

In writing about a South African Women’s March for Freedom during the era of apartheid, poet June Jordan concludes a poem with the affirmation, “We are the ones we have been waiting for.”

Dear Reader: Hope after Darkness

Susan Hines-Brigger September 25, 2021

Father Michael Joseph (M.J.) Groark, OFM Cap, could have very well been one of the statistics. However, with the help of faith and the Capuchin Franciscans, Father M.J. faced his addiction and eventually found his way to the priesthood.

Father M.J. Groark: A Friar for Broken People

Karen Callaway (photos) | Joyce Duriga (text) September 25, 2021

As the nation battles an opioid crisis, Father M.J. Groark shares his story in hopes of showing others a path to recovery and redemption.

Living as St. Francis of Assisi Did

Patrick Carolan September 25, 2021

What does the Franciscan way of life have to offer laypeople?

My 1-Year Experiment with the Rosary

Shannon K. Evans September 25, 2021

There is a path to deeper connection and inner peace if you incorporate the rosary into your daily life.

Sharing the Word for September 25, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk September 25, 2021

In today’s reading Zechariah prophesies a great future for Israel. Things may not now be everything they were, but they are not yet everything they will be. God has plans for his people.