COVID-19

Hidden Blessings of COVID-19

Susan H. Swetnam January 24, 2022

“All manner of things shall be well.” Julian of Norwich’s words and the example of the hermit saints can help us embrace solitude as an opportunity to grow closer to God.

The Hard Work of Lent

Christopher Heffron January 23, 2022

While being angry may not be the ideal frame of mind when starting the season of Lent, these three quotations help me find a measure of peace.

5 Ways to Combat Illness

Rita E. Piro September 1, 2021

Sickness damages more than our bodies. Here are five ways to help you cope.

After the Storm

Christopher Heffron August 26, 2021

Thank God for Pope Francis. I don't think another pontiff could have helped us weather the COVID-19 storm any better.

Teachable Lessons from COVID-19

Kyle Kramer May 21, 2021

COVID-19 is an opportunity to initiate our young people into adulthood. It’s offering all of us a chance to walk through this time of suffering into a fuller, more mature way of being.

An Advent Message from Father Mark

Franciscan Media December 24, 2020

Despite the year we've had, we at Franciscan Media live in hope. Father Mark Soehner, OFM, explains.

This has been a difficult year, for sure. But in the birth of Christ, we celebrate the arrival of the hope we long for right now. All of us at Franciscan Media wish you a very blessed Christmas and New ...