Small crucifix with Jesus hanging from a car mirror

Jesus With Us

Jim Van Vurst, OFM February 21, 2026

As a people of faith, we are wonderfully blessed to know that Jesus experienced death.

Sacrifice and Surrender

Herman Sutter February 21, 2026

Reflect “Instead they gave me poison for my food; and for my thirst they gave me vinegar” (Ps 69:22). How many times have I done this?

As God Desires

Christopher Heffron February 20, 2026

That total abandonment to God would be Josephine’s legacy—and it is one we can work toward as 21st-century Catholics.

We Are Broken Trees

Colleen Arnold, MD February 20, 2026

Reflect On a recent stroll through the woods, I was struck by the number of broken trees. Some apparently died from the damage, but others

Stifling the Holy Spirit’s Work?

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 20, 2026

Are we stifling the work of the Holy Spirit within the Church today?

‘Not Me, but God’

Maureen O'Brien February 19, 2026

And the miracles, all of them, move forward, as miracles do, and this new one, a boy who believed, who chronicled miracles about holy bread.

The Mass as Heaven on Earth

Martin J.P. Gianotti February 19, 2026

Reflect Do you stop to consider that all the hosts of Heaven are present with us at the Mass? Does that impact how you approach your Sunday obligation? Pray All

What Is Purgatory?

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 19, 2026

Who goes there? How can we help them?

From blessing ourselves with holy water to praying a rosary, our rituals and sacramental objects enhance our spiritual lives. Sit quietly and reflect on the things that are bringing you closer to God.