Catholic Saints
Lent with Padre Pio: Third Sunday
Franciscan Media
March 23, 2025
Following a vision in which Christ appeared and pierced the friar in the side with a sword, Padre Pio was left with a physical wound to his side.
Housing First, Humanity Always
Stephen Copeland
March 22, 2025
In a city known for its relentless pace, St. Francis Friends of the Poor offers a sanctuary where time slows and healing begins.
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St. Mary Magdalene: Leader and Visionary
Mark Etling, PhD
March 22, 2025
One early Christian writing describes Mary Magdalene as equal to the apostles, perhaps even a leader among them. It claims that anyone with spiritual maturity has the ability and authority to teach and interpret the Gospel.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Saturday
Franciscan Media
March 22, 2025
All of us have had times when we’ve reacted harshly or unkindly to someone. Padre Pio was not exempt from this either.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Friday
Franciscan Media
March 21, 2025
Meditate on Padre Pio's words. He sought God's grace during every trial. How might we follow his example this Lent?
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An Armchair Pilgrimage to Assisi
Patti Normille
March 20, 2025
Spending time in Assisi—if only in our minds—can bring us closer to Saints Francis and Clare.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Thursday
Franciscan Media
March 20, 2025
When he first received the stigmata—wounds similar to those borne by Christ—Padre Pio begged that the outward signs of it be taken away.
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