St. Catherine of Siena: Pray for Us!

Franciscan Media April 29, 2025

Catherine of Siena stands as a companion with us on the Christian journey in her undivided effort to invite the Lord to take flesh in her own life.

Remembering the Faithful Departed

Clifford Hennings, OFM April 28, 2025

As Catholics we believe the veil between this world and the next is as nothing in the mind of God. We pray for our dead, as we believe the saints pray for us.

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Bring Everything to Christ

Carol Ann Morrow April 27, 2025

People walked days to hear me preach and in such numbers that I often spoke outdoors.

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St. Carlo Acutis: Pray for Us!

Christopher Heffron April 27, 2025

In his short 15 years, Carlo Acutis lived boldly and loved loudly. Our first Millennial saint can teach us how to follow God with humble steps.

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Learning to Love Like God

Daniel Imwalle April 26, 2025

All relationships take work, and our life with God is no different. It might be hard to admit, but just like in our human relationships, we can struggle with frustration, anger, and anxiety with God.

A New Perspective on Christian Parenting

Carie Moore April 25, 2025

Contrary to traditional adult-child relationships, this mom presents a gentle parenting method rooted in child liberation theology, which calls for respecting and empowering children.

Nuns Against Gun Violence

Peter Feuerherd April 25, 2025

Another mass shooting, another spate of thoughts and prayers. A group of sisters and their supporters are working to reignite a sense of urgency in the face of America’s gun violence epidemic.

Mary: Mother and Mystic

Murray Bodo, OFM April 25, 2025

She is beloved for her unshakable faith in her son, Jesus. But this Franciscan writer argues that Mary had a deeper understanding of his mission than we realize.