Build Something Beautiful
Daniel Imwalle
October 2, 2026
I know many of us feel disjointed right now, unsure of how we will ever feel whole as a nation again or engage in peaceful, fruitful dialogue.
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In Honor of St. Francis
Herman Sutter
October 2, 2026
Reflect Attention is a sign of love. When we pay attention to someone, or something, we are placing value on it, on them. We are saying—this matters.
Who Was the ‘Beloved Disciple’?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 2, 2026
In the Gospel of John, “the disciple whom Jesus loved ” is at the foot of the cross (19:26) and is entrusted with caring for the mother of Jesus (19:27). Who is this disciple and what makes him more loved than anyone else?
For centuries, most Christians have thought it was the Apostle John, but biblical scholars have more recently questioned this. The “Beloved Disciple, ” who appears only in the Gospel of John, is introduced in 13:23 with later references in 18:15–16; 19:26–27; 20:2–4, 8; and 21:7, 20, 23–24.
Love the Unlovable
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
October 1, 2026
As Jesus noted, loving our neighbor is easy when our neighbor is lovable.
Gather the Fragments
Colleen Arnold, MD
October 1, 2026
After he feeds the 5,000, Jesus tells his disciples to gather up the fragments so nothing is wasted. Isn’t that how God works in our lives, too?
Why Eucharistic Adoration?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 1, 2026
What is the meaning of eucharistic adoration in the Church? I have been attending such adoration in the past year and would like to know about it. It makes me feel good to attend. Does it carry a special blessing?
Radical Amazement
Bruce Epperly
September 30, 2026
Jewish theologian Abraham Joshua Heschel affirms that radical amazement is the heart of religious experience. Life is amazing.
You Are the Beloved
Franciscan Media
September 30, 2026
Maybe it’s my brain chemistry. I have no idea. But one of the things I’m always trying to remember whether it’s guilt, whether it’s shame,
The Power of Stories
Bond Strong
September 29, 2026
G.K. Chesterton once wrote: “Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.”
Dedication of Days and Months
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 29, 2026
When I grew up I learned what or to whom each month of the year was dedicated. A lot of years have passed. Can you tell me if the months still have a special dedication? How are they dedicated?