Revelations of Grace

Franciscan Media January 21, 2026

As Catholics, we find our houses and our world haunted by a sense that the objects, events, and persons of daily life are revelations of grace.

Group of diverse people unified stacking hands on top of each other as a symbol of teamwork

That All May Be One

Richard Rohr, OFM January 11, 2026

The divisions, dichotomies, and dualisms of the world can only be overcome by a unitive consciousness at every level.

Why Is Abraham So Important?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 7, 2026

In a prayer to the Archangel Michael, we ask him at the hour of our death to carry us to the bosom of Abraham. Is Abraham more important than all the saints?

woman boldly wearing flowers in her hair

Strong Women, Bold Ideas

Patricia Breen McNeil January 4, 2026

There is no one way to be a woman of vibrant faith. St. Clare is one among many reminders that female saints are strong women with ideas on what it means to radically follow Jesus.

Communion Call

Greg Friedman, OFM December 25, 2025

Stand in the winter’s cold Where the warmth of animals surrounds the mother’s love.

what saint juan Diego heard, Bill Jelen/Unsplash

Full disclosure: I am kind of obsessed with sound and music. So when I recently reread the story of St. Juan Diego and his encounter with Mary in Mexico in 1531, my ears perked up—literally—when I discovered that he heard music when she appeared.

Margaret of Cortona: Patron Saint of the Unheralded Healthcare Worker

Mark Winiarski, PhD December 4, 2025

The rather large heavenly choir of patron saints for nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and many other healthcare professions is missing a genuine healthcare provider. Even a

Another Way to Pray

Stephen Copeland November 22, 2025

Gazing upon crucifixes and mosaics were common practices for centuries, especially before copies of the Scriptures existed. It might be helpful now to reclaim this practice. Consider a piece of religious art that moves you.

Stages in the Canonization Process

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 22, 2025

What do the four stages in the canonization process (servant of God, venerable, blessed and saint) mean?

The Beauty of Our World

Kathy Coffey November 18, 2025

Reflect St. Francis of Assisi was Pope Francis‘ “guide and inspiration” for his letter Laudato Si about the environment. Because St. Francis saw the world