My Parents, the Secular Franciscans
Brian Doyle
March 12, 2025
Here is a story close to my heart about two Secular Franciscans. When I was about 10 years old, my mother and father, devout Catholics
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Desire the Will of God
Edward Sri
March 12, 2025
In reciting the Hail Mary throughout the rosary, we participate over and over again the wonder-filled response of Gabriel and Elizabeth to the mystery of Christ.
Let the Light In
Patricia Breen McNeil
March 12, 2025
Sometimes it is not uncommon for little children to be afraid of the dark. While the darkness can feel scary or uncertain, the light brings clarity, a new way of seeing.
Lent with Padre Pio: First Wednesday
Franciscan Media
March 12, 2025
Throughout his life, Padre Pio offered himself as a sacrifice. He was willing to take on physical sufferings in order to save the souls of others.
Joan Chittister, OSB, on Hildegard of Bingen
Alicia von Stamwitz
March 11, 2025
St. Hildegard of Bingen has been called brilliant and fearless. Sister Joan explains why.
St. Peter’s Regret: A Lesson for Us All
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
March 11, 2025
Jesus showed his friend the way from regret to healing. He can do the same for us.
The Struggle to Surrender
Stephen Copeland
March 11, 2025
When we do not surrender, it is easy for our identities to become attached to our own perceived ideals of how we think our lives should unfold.
Stars in the Night Sky
Joseph Grant
March 11, 2025
The stiller you become, the clearer will your reflection be.
Lent with Padre Pio: First Tuesday
Franciscan Media
March 11, 2025
Each of us have had periods where our faith is shaken and not as strong as we want it to be. Given all that is going on in the Church these days, it is certainly understandable.
A Look at Pope John XXIII
Carol Ann Morrow
March 10, 2025
Author Greg Tobin talks about Pope John XXIII’s lasting impact.
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