man in pain holding his shoulder with his hand

Living into Death

Franciscan Media February 10, 2026

I have encountered people who don’t recognize their physical and emotional pain because they’ve never had the opportunity to experience it deeply.

Look to the Light

Susan Hines-Brigger February 10, 2026

Reflect Sometimes, for whatever reason, life can seem pretty dark. It can almost feel as if it is enveloping you. But in those times, we

St. Mary Magdalene: A Woman of Vision

Mark Etling, PhD February 9, 2026

The Gospel of Mary is one of many Scriptures that was not accepted by the Church for inclusion in the New Testament.

When God Tells Us to Begin Again

Ela Milewska February 9, 2026

Reflect Letting go of what is familiar can feel like losing our footing. We remember the old paths because they feel safe and known. But

two women sitting on a hill, having a conversation

The Face of Christ

Natalie Ryan February 8, 2026

Ask someone how they are doing today. Not just a “How are you?” with a “I’m good” response in passing, but genuinely sit down and have a conversation with a friend, family member, or even a coworker.

Tabernacle of the Life of Christ

Martin J.P. Gianotti February 7, 2026

Reflect Is it something that you think about often that Our Lady is the greatest theologian to ever exist? Pray Mary Most Holy, the moment that

Show, Don’t Tell

Herman Sutter February 6, 2026

Reflect Many of us may recall the old English teacher adage: Show, don’t tell. In some sense, Jesus is saying the same thing when he says: “Even

Still a Leper?

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 6, 2026

In Matthew 26:6-13 and Mark 14:3-9, we read that Jesus was eating at the home of “Simon the leper” when Jesus was anointed with costly perfumed oil. Did Jesus heal Simon of his leprosy?