When Your Prayers Feel Empty

Laura Stanko Britto May 25, 2025

During our prayers, many of us struggle with feeling disconnected from God. This author offers some helpful steps to enter God’s presence.

Living Hope

María Ruiz Scaperlanda May 25, 2025

In a world full of strife, where cynicism and distrust often walk together, it is no wonder the late Pope Francis summoned believers to become “pilgrims of hope.”

The Pope In the Media

Franciscan Media May 25, 2025

While there has been no shortage of news coverage about the death of Pope Francis, sometimes we need a more narrative form of storytelling to get us through the loss.

A Mother’s Loss, Our Gain

Susan Hines-Brigger May 25, 2025

If you ask any mother what her biggest fear is, the answer is probably going to be something bad happening to her child.

God Knows Me by Name

Sandy Howison May 25, 2025

God, my loving parent, made me, cares for me, and calls me by name. It’s up to me to answer the call.

man putting his hand out in gesture of saying "no"

The Strengthening Power of the Word ‘No’

Martin J.P. Gianotti May 25, 2025

Do you often find yourself saying and doing things that you know aren’t good for you? Things that will ultimately lead you away from Christ?

The community so admired Benedict the African (1526–1589), their cook, that they named him as superior although he was not a priest. Benedict served a single term, then went back to the kitchen because he believed his gifts were better used through cooking and one-on-one ministry.