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Seven Ways to Celebrate Easter

Patricia M. Robertson March 26, 2019

Easter lasts more than one day. Follow these creative ideas to keep the spirit of the season vibrant in your heart and home.

‘Breakthrough’: A Story of Faith and Miracles

Rose Pacatte, FSP March 26, 2019

This new movie tells the true story of a teen’s near drowning and miraculous recovery.

Mortal or Venial Sin?

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 26, 2019

Is it a sin to go to a store, go out to dinner, or attend any type of entertainment event on a Sunday? If so, is it a mortal or venial sin?

It is not a sin but neither should Sunday be treated as an ordinary day to catch up on things not done during the previous six days. The Lord rested on the sabbath, and so should we.

Growing in One ‘s Faith

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 26, 2019

How can I encourage my young children to go back to church?

Have you been willing to share your reasons for going to church beyond “It’s the law “? Although many people are afraid of being suckered in on the subject of religion, they can be terribly gullible about what they read online much to the delight of scammers.

A person’s prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain needed for weighing options and consequences, is not fully formed for most people much before the age of 30.

Becoming a Friar

Richard Goodin, OFM March 26, 2019

Many people—still living or long dead—guided me to the Franciscans. This is my vocation story.

Psalm 42: Longing for You, O God

Jack Wintz, OFM March 25, 2019

“As the deer longs for streams of water, So my soul longs for you, O God.” (Psalm 42:2)

Wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ on the cross

We Are Called to Love

Daniel P. Horan, Phd March 25, 2019

The love of Jesus Christ that leads to his willing embrace of the crucified earthly destiny that appeared before him is both a model for how we are called to love and a revelation of God’s self-offering of control out of love. This model for how you and I are to love is not an invitation to masochism or some sort of foolhardy and dangerous behavior. Instead, it is an example of our willingness to accept both the suffering and the joy that comes with love. This revelation of God’s self-offering or sacrifice of control tells us a great deal about who Jesus Christ is and what God is like.