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?

What Are You Called to Do?

Melanie Rigney May 24, 2025

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.

Assurance about Heaven

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 23, 2025

How can I know if I will go to heaven?

Mary Elizabeth Imler, OSF: Scientist, Teacher, Sister

John Stegeman May 23, 2025

Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler, a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart out of Frankfort, Illinois, came to her vocation through a love of studying and teaching science.

Let Go of the Hurt

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD May 23, 2025

Search your heart for a lingering resentment about a difficult encounter or conversation, recent or longstanding.

Spiritual Weeding

Herman Sutter May 22, 2025

Have you ever weeded a garden? It is a very important practice, yet it can be frustrating as well. You must get down on your hands and knees and carefully pull them out by the roots unless you want them to come back

man is holding his hand in front of his face because of the blinding sun.

God Is Right Here

Maureen O'Brien May 21, 2025

When we pray and seek out God, we are often led right to what’s already here in our lives.

Family Challenges

Daniel Imwalle May 20, 2025

Family is at the core of our social structure. But sometimes we take our families for granted or even experience deep rifts with some of our loved ones.

man holding an umbrella standing in front of fog

I Know You’re There, God

Colleen Arnold, MD May 19, 2025

Recently, as I drove home from work, I hit a patch of dense mist rising from the river. Even my fog lights were useless. I knew the road was still there—I’d traveled it hundreds of times—but I was scared. Sometimes, following God is like that.