Pope Francis looks out to the crowd before his weekly general audience in the Vatican audience hall Feb. 15, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope Francis: Who Am I to Judge?

Diane M. Houdek March 13, 2017

We are all masters, we are all experts, when it comes to justifying ourselves.

Jesus on a cross | Photo by Wim van 't Einde on Unsplash

Lent with Father Casey Cole: Identity

Casey Cole, OFM March 10, 2017

Guilty by association. While a concept that does not stand up in a court of law, we know that it is a very powerful force in the court of public opinion. When someone does something bad, the moral character of everyone around them is called into question.

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Lent with Father Casey Cole: Restoring What Has Been Distorted

Casey Cole, OFM March 3, 2017

A delicious meal, a beautiful symphony, a hot shower. With five senses and billions of nerves, there are an infinite number of ways to experience pleasure from the world around us.

Seeing Lent in a New Light

Marcellino D'Ambrosio March 1, 2017

The Eucharist cannot exist in isolation from life.

The Sacrament of Holy Orders: A Sacred Calling

Fr. Don Miller, OFM February 19, 2017

The roles of priest, prophet, and king become the focus and specific ministry of those who are ordained to one of three offices through the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

Preparing the Upper Room

Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi February 7, 2017

By taking time to prepare our hearts before going to Mass, we find that the seed of God’s Word takes deeper root in us.

Anima Christi: A Mystical Prayer

Jack Wintz, OFM January 26, 2017

Anima Christi is a prayer that touches us on a profound level.

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American and Catholic

C. Walker Gollar January 20, 2017

I recently drove a couple hours down the highway on a great adventure. I live in an old home.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is pictured in Washington Aug. 29, 2023. As Rev. King taught, "we must confront the evils of racism and prejudice with the love of Christ," Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a Jan. 10, 2024, statement ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 15. (OSV News photo/Tyler Orsburn, CNS)

The Pope and the Preacher: Francis and Dr. King

Cecilia Moore, PhD January 16, 2017

Pope Francis says Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a role model for Americans. A scholar of Black Catholic history explains why.

Ten Ways to Heal Our Nation After the Election

Franciscan Media January 12, 2017

Mr. President, tear down these walls. We, the people red, blue, or other have had at least two years of accusations, name calling, hate statements, distrust, and suspicion before November’s election.