Prayer

statue of Jesus as shepherd holding a staff and a lamb.

Good and Graceful Shepherd

Christopher Heffron August 21, 2026

Who hasn’t felt as if they are on the outside looking in? Who among us hasn’t felt dejected or neglected? May this prayer be your reminder today that you are loved no matter how far you’ve strayed.

Two people praying together with folded hands.

My Prayer Partners

Gloria Hutchinson August 17, 2026

For decades, the saints have been my mentors in prayer, faith companions whom the centuries cannot separate, beloved friends.

man sitting quiet on a rock in fog

Struggling to Be Quiet

Christopher Heffron August 17, 2026

Life is noisy. It’s also cluttered, stressful, and distracting. God lives in those moments, but we’re often too busy to listen. How often do you slow down long enough to hear God talking to you?

Pilgrims in Rome | Photo by Chris Czermak on Unsplash

Restless Hearts Fixed on God

Christopher Heffron August 14, 2026

I spend my last night of my pilgrimage to Italy on the balcony of my hotel room drinking wine and looking up at a heavy sky.

People writing the word "Love" with flash lights into the sky.

God’s Love Is Boundless

Greg Friedman, OFM August 13, 2026

The answer God promises to give to you or me will be unique to each of us.

hands folded in prayer while holding a rosary

Pray for Me

María Ruiz Scaperlanda August 12, 2026

In intercessory prayer, I speak to God on behalf of another and their petition, be it a person, situation, or a community.

person walking through a field holding a lantern

Let Your Light Lead

Daniel Imwalle August 12, 2026

Have you ever gotten lost? I mean completely and utterly disoriented and directionless