A Way of Being in the World

Franciscan Media January 26, 2026

I hope that in our life of faith we can bring our full selves.

What Really Happened to Judas?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 26, 2026

What happened to Judas? Is Judas in hell? He despaired. What happens when other people fall into despair and kill themselves?

key on a chain with the words "Faith" imprinted

God’s Ways, Not Ours

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 25, 2026

Someone who constantly engages in “if only” thinking will never truly be at peace.

Our Rock

Maureen O'Brien January 25, 2026

Reflect  Today ponder Psalm 27: “To you, Lord, I call; / my Rock, do not be deaf to me / Do not be silent toward

We Are Loved through Our Pain

Dolores Puterbaugh, PhD January 24, 2026

How glorious, and generous, an example Jesus has set for us!

‘Behold, I Make All Things New’

Martin J.P. Gianotti January 24, 2026

Reflect Have you ever thought that there are parts of you that God despises or that prevent you from entering more closely into His presence?

Life Is Change. God Is Constant.

Colleen Arnold, MD January 23, 2026

Sometimes we get so caught up in the doing that we forget about the being, and we forget about the One who brought us into being.

Learning to Forgive Yourself

Christopher Wesley January 23, 2026

Reflect It’s easier to forgive others than it is to forgive ourselves. We can be our own worst critic because of the lies we tell and believe about ourselves. But

Claim Your Inner Freedom

Bruce Epperly January 23, 2026

Reflect Psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl asserts, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” We

May I Donate My Body to Science?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 23, 2026

Does the Catholic Church have a position about donating one’s body to science? I have registered as an organ donor but would also like to leave my body to help the training of future doctors.