Love

Responding with Compassion

Bruce Epperly March 18, 2023

Reflect From time to time, someone says something that hurts my feelings or elicits feelings of anger. I am tempted to say something to put …

How to Grow in Holiness

Colleen Arnold, MD February 28, 2023

By virtue of our Baptism and Confirmation, we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This author offers practical ways we can cultivate them in our everyday lives.

Family poses on the beach | Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash

The Reality of Love

Susan Hines-Brigger February 14, 2023

I have a confession to make: Sometimes I don’t like my kids. The same thing goes for my husband, Mark, too.

Notes from a Friar: God’s Love Is Always

Jeremy Harrington, OFM September 21, 2022

In reviewing my life, I saw that God was with me every step.

woman drawing a heart in the sky at night

Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’

Jeremy Harrington, OFM May 18, 2020

“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.