Be a Bridge-Builder

Christopher Heffron May 12, 2025

As children, we’re told that monsters aren’t real. As we grow in age and wisdom, however, we know that isn’t completely true.

Born to Eternal Life

Albert Haase, OFM May 12, 2025

The resurrection, the foundation of Christian hope, is knitted into the very sinews of every deciduous ash, aspen, beech, birch, cherry, elm, and hickory tree.

folded hands in prayer holding a rosary with a cross.

God of Overflowing Love

Ilia Delio, OSF May 11, 2025

The goal of prayer is to make Jesus Christ alive in the believer. To bring Christ to life is the way to peace.

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One of Jesus’ Hardest Lessons

Patricia Breen McNeil May 11, 2025

There are many words and teachings of Jesus that make people uncomfortable, the times where your insides feel stretchy and squirmy.

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Prayer Lifts Us Up

Ilia Delio, OSF May 10, 2025

Prayer lifts us out of the doldrums of mediocrity and complacency and draws us into the mystery of Christ.

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Healing Touches

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD May 10, 2025

Are there people in your life—personal or professional—who are recovering from surgery or long illness?

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Finding Common Ground

Melanie Rigney May 9, 2025

Dozens of communities rejected a plea to work in Hawaii among those with Hansen’s disease, once called leprosy. Marianne Cope and her sisters said yes.

Dance with the Spirit

Megan McKenna May 9, 2025

Why would God summon us to be disciples of his beloved Son? In the words of a Sufi master: “I chose to call you because you need it more than the others!”

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Visionary leadership requires clarity of vision and a commitment to inspiring others toward a shared purpose. St. Francis led with simplicity and humility, envisioning a world where love and compassion reign.