St. Francis and the Cross

Jovian Weigel, OFM September 10, 2025

Francis always mentioned humility in the same breath with poverty.

person jumping from rock to rock fearless

Be Not Afraid

Colleen Arnold, MD September 9, 2025

In the Old Testament, God told Joshua, “I command you; be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).

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Divine Communion

Richard Rohr, OFM September 8, 2025

Isn’t it a consolation to know that life is not a straight line?

two people in a warm embrace of forgiveness

Over the course of his three-year public ministry, many came to follow Jesus on the way. Andrew, one of the Twelve, whose brother was Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John the Baptist preaching and came to follow Jesus.

A confident person holding his head up with a grateful posture.

Be Your Truest Self

Roch Niemier, OFM September 7, 2025

The path into this discovery of self is the cross. The cross is a mirror. In seeing myself in that mirror, I see Christ crucified, and in seeing Christ crucified, I see my most authentic self.

Counting the Cost

Ela Milewska September 7, 2025

In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us to consider the cost of discipleship. Like someone planning to build a tower or march into battle, we’re called to prepare our hearts for what it means to live a life rooted in Christ.