Ever New, Ever Young
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 3, 2025
In Francis’ day, some people admired him very much for thinking in new ways.
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Living Out the Gospel in Daily Life
Paul Lipowski
January 3, 2025
Living out the Gospel message is central to Franciscan spirituality. St. Francis took the teachings of Jesus to heart, living a life of love, humility, and service.
On Gratitude
Christopher Heffron
January 2, 2025
IF you have a bed to sleep in at night, food in your pantry, and one good friend, you are wealthy beyond measure.
Pray at All Times
Fr. Gary Caster
January 1, 2025
Without prayer, we run the risk of forgetting who we have become, and slowly we begin to feel as if God is distant and uninterested.
May Peace on Earth Begin with Me
Patricia Breen
January 1, 2025
While many of us are still enjoying the celebration of the New Year, January 1 is also known as the World Day of Peace.
‘Do Not Be Disheartened’
Padre Pio
December 31, 2024
Always bear in mind as a safe general rule that while God tries us by his crosses and sufferings, he always leaves us a glimmer of light by which we continue to have great trust in him and to recognize his immense goodness. I urge you, therefore, not to be entirely disheartened in the face of the cross…heaven bestows on you, but to continue to have boundless confidence in the divine mercy.
For All That Shall Be—Thanks!
Bruce Epperly
December 31, 2024
Former UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold penned the following words in his journal, Markings: “For all that has been—thanks! For all that shall be—yes!” These are apt words for the New Year.
‘Dead Man Walking’ at 30: The Fight Continues
Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD
December 30, 2024
“Grace comes and wakes us up,” says Sister Helen Prejean, who has dedicated her life to fighting capital punishment in the United States. “It’s what you do with it when it comes that counts.”
‘Rebuild My Church’: Pioneering Support for Pregnant Women
Stephen Copeland
December 30, 2024
In southwest Ohio, an organization called Healthy Moms & Babes is quietly revolutionizing maternal and infant care.
The Road to Emmaus: Accompanying Those with Mental Illness
Father Fred Cabras OFM Cap
December 30, 2024
What does it mean to accompany one another? The road to Emmaus can be our guide, writes Father Fred Cabras, a Franciscan mental health professional.
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