Holy Resilience

Ela Milewska August 17, 2025

Following Christ isn’t always comfortable—it’s courageous. Jeremiah’s story reminds us that prophets often get pushed into muddy pits over being praised.

Sister Norma Pimentel plays with a child

Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission

Daniel Imwalle August 16, 2025

Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, has long advocated for the humane and dignified treatment of migrant people who arrive in our country. Recognition of her holy work has prompted praise from many—including the late Pope Francis.

Actions Speak Louder than Words

Susan Hines-Brigger August 16, 2025

Name-calling. Bullying. Prejudice. Hurtful comments. Gossip. Given that this is a family column, you might assume that I’m talking about the behavior of kids.

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Follow the Breadcrumbs

Kyle Kramer August 16, 2025

Do you ever get annoyed with people who seem to have a vision and strategic plan for their entire life? Most of us don’t achieve such clarity.

Heavenward Hope

Ela Milewska August 15, 2025

Mary’s Assumption into heaven is not just about her—it’s a promise for us. Where she has gone we are invited to follow.

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Learning to Surrender

Stephen Copeland August 14, 2025

We often must let go of what we are used to and surrender to new life in Christ. “Letting go”—can be one of the strongest, most mature contemplative movements one can make.

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Live and Let Go

Kyle Kramer August 14, 2025

Humility is the hallmark spiritual virtue of letting go.

My Vocation Is Love

Patricia Breen McNeil August 13, 2025

The word love is used to describe so many different things that matter—sports teams, people, chocolate, books, etc. Mother Teresa was an evangelist for the proper use of the word love when she said: “Wherever God has put you, that is your vocation. It is not what we do but how much love we put into it.”

woman rejoicing in a field while watching a sunrise.

Your Faith Has Made You Well

Bruce Epperly August 12, 2025

Physicians and medical scientists speak about the “faith factor” in health or illness. When we trust God, our inner resources are enlivened and change our lives.