COVID-19
Be Pro-Life. Wear a Mask.
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 4, 2020
When the majority of people hear the term pro-life, they immediately equate it with the issue of abortion—full stop. The reality, though, is that the pro-life issue is much broader than that. Saints, popes, and the US bishops have all addressed the issue and said so.
These days, as we face down the challenges of COVID-19, we have to adjust our way of thinking and living. What being pro-life looks like right now is taking precautions to protect those who are most vulnerable. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by wearing a mask.
Hope & Humility: Our Weapons against COVID-19
Kyle Kramer
July 2, 2020
Most of us want to believe that the world is fundamentally predictable and safe.
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A Message of Hope from the Mayor of Assisi
Franciscan Media
April 14, 2020
Stefania Proietti is the mayor of Assisi, Italy. The following Easter letter is to the residents of Assisi, and she wanted to share it with us. In turn, we wanted to share her beautiful message of hope with you.
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Editorial: A Franciscan Response to COVID-19
Mark Soehner, OFM
March 30, 2020
By now, no one needs to tell you about the impact of the pandemic we're experiencing. There are a great number of inconveniences. There is also a lot of fear and confusion. Social distancing and the rate of change make ...
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Pope Francis’ Prayer to Mary