woman looking at a sign "Jesus Saves" surrounded by buildings

Know Ourselves in God

Ilia Delio, OSF March 6, 2025

We are called to find God in fragile human flesh, encounter him and let ourselves be fully embraced by him.

sad woman with a broken heart drawn on her hand

Wounded and Worthy of Repair

Christopher Heffron March 6, 2025

Who doesn’t feel like their wounds cannot heal? Emotional, spiritual, and physical injury can create a chasm between us and God. Have you ever been in that place?

Lent with Padre Pio: Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Franciscan Media March 6, 2025

Padre Pio was known for spending long periods of time in the confessional. It has been estimated that he heard two million confessions. He did not, however, allow this ministry to get in the way of his prayer life.

How Does Jesus Live in Me?

Ilia Delio, OSF March 5, 2025

Christ, the Word incarnate, is the person in whom each person finds his or her unique meaning and origin.

Lent with Padre Pio: Ash Wednesday

Franciscan Media March 5, 2025

On this journey, we will be accompanied by St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more commonly known as Padre Pio. This humble Capuchin friar embodied the true spirit of walking with Christ throughout his life.

group of men in conversation, one man listening and one man talking

Reaching Out to Others

Susan Hines-Brigger March 4, 2025

Each of us, throughout our lives, will encounter challenging times where we need someone we can turn to for help and support.

young man searching, focusing in with binoculars

When We Find God

Ilia Delio, OSF March 4, 2025

Prayer begins in the poverty of the desert and is the cry of the poor person who is far from home and seeks the way to the source of life.

Take Nothing For the Journey

Colleen Arnold, MD March 3, 2025

On a medical mission to Haiti, we climbed a long, steep trail to a mountain town for a three-day clinic.

a parent holding hands with a child surrounded by sunlight.

Don’t Block Out the Spirit

Ilia Delio, OSF March 2, 2025

When we are truly ourselves, God shines through us in the most glorious and unique way.

Persoon holding a sign "no justice, no peace"

Commitment to Justice

Paul Lipowski March 2, 2025

Committing to justice requires clarity of purpose and a steadfast dedication to fairness and equality. St. Francis advocated for justice by standing up for the marginalized and promoting peace.