man with raised arms in a sign of surrendering

Control, Surrender, Loss

Daniel P. Horan, Phd April 19, 2025

If love is the free surrender of one’s control, then suffering is the involuntary taking of that control away.

Hiding from Jesus

Colleen Arnold, MD April 19, 2025

We don’t hear anything about Peter from the time he denies Jesus until he runs to the empty tomb. What was he doing for those three days?

Lent with Padre Pio: Holy Saturday

Franciscan Media April 19, 2025

For years, followers of Padre Pio waited for the Church to recognize what they felt they already knew—he was a saint.

The Incredible Procession

Maureen O'Brien April 18, 2025

Good Friday is the most holy of days: The Veneration of the Cross is stark and sorrowful, yet so full of pure adoration from ordinary people.

Lent with Padre Pio: Good Friday

Franciscan Media April 18, 2025

Padre Pio was investigated by the Vatican regarding his claims of the stigmata and many suggested that he was inflicting the wounds on himself.

woman holding a cross and praying early in the morning during sunrise

Help Me Keep Watch with You, Jesus

Colleen Arnold, MD April 17, 2025

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked the disciples to keep watch while he prayed. He came back to find them asleep. “Could you not watch for one hour?”

Lent with Padre Pio: Holy Thursday

Franciscan Media April 17, 2025

Though he did not eat very much, Padre Pio found great nourishment in receiving the Eucharist, just as we should.

Examine Your Conscience

Natalie Ryan April 16, 2025

Having a contrite heart is an invitation to grind down your own ego, which can be painful at times. God welcomes you to participate in the process of humility with him.

Lent with Padre Pio: Wednesday of Holy Week

Franciscan Media April 16, 2025

Padre Pio was fully aware of his flaws. Often he would write to his spiritual adviser and others lamenting his lack of patience or acceptance of God’s will.

Honoring Creation

Shannon K. Evans April 15, 2025

Francis taught that in God we are connected to the earth and all created things. In the spiritual life we’re called to live attuned to this interdependence.