After the Storm

Christopher Heffron August 26, 2021

Thank God for Pope Francis. I don’t think another pontiff could have helped us weather the COVID-19 storm any better.

9/11 at 20: A Tale of Two Friars

Susan Hines-Brigger August 26, 2021

Two Franciscans look back on their experiences of that day and its ongoing impact on their lives.

Tips to Strengthen Your Marriage

Shannon K. Evans August 26, 2021

Falling in love is easy; staying in love takes work. Here are five practices to strengthen the bonds of marriage.

Film Reviews with Sister Rose

Rose Pacatte, FSP August 26, 2021

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews “The Tomorrow War, ” “Cruella, ” and “Land ” in our September issue!

Sharing the Word for August 26, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk August 26, 2021

The life of the individual Christian believer is directed toward growth in love. All Christian ministry is directed toward preparing people for the second coming of the Lord.

An Interfaith Prayer for 9/11

Shannon K. Evans August 25, 2021

On this anniversary of 9/11, I am reflecting on how the world has changed since that day—and how the way that I experience the world has changed

Faith and Family for August 29: Tradition of the Elders

Susan Hines-Brigger August 25, 2021

In this week’s Gospel, after the Pharisees criticize the disciples for eating with unclean hands, Jesus calls them hypocrites for following human traditions rather than God’s commandment.

Sunday Soundbite for August 29, 2021

Greg Friedman, OFM August 25, 2021

There is a place for law and for structure within our lives as Christians. But we must always keep the purpose in mind–centered on the person of Jesus Christ and his law of love.

Sharing the Word for August 25, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk August 25, 2021

Jesus says what’s wrong with the scribes and Pharisees is that they are hypocrites. To some extent each of us is a hypocrite because none of us expresses in our actions the full limitations of our hearts.