Catholic Saints
Beggar, Mystic, Man of God
Francis had noticed that when he went begging, few people looked into his eyes. They seemed always to avoid eye contact, either from embarrassment or fear or contempt.
Love Must Expand
Love simply must expand, radiating its light and warmth in all directions. The happier we are, the more we want to tell others, to share our happiness with them.
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Love As St. Francis Did
To fully love as Francis did, there is no compartmentalizing. Can I follow this example?
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On the Road Paved by St. Francis
For some, the idea of not putting roots down and staying in one place may seem daunting—even impossible. But for this author, it’s part and parcel of her Franciscan identity and response to God’s call.
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Help Me to Be Simon
Simon is a reminder for us to show up and be with those who need help carrying the load of suffering in their lives.
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Pray for the Mother of Carlo Acutis
When Carlo Acutis first came onto our radars, my first impression was not jubilation that millennials finally would have a saint to call their own.
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St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty
St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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