Prayer
Quiet Your Anxieties
Francis was “centered” long before that term became popular among spiritual writers. His values became more and more aligned with God’s, but Francis did not …
St. Clare, Teacher
We live in a hurting world. Suffering overwhelms people. We are not removed from that reality.
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Cry, the Beloved Country
Being this close to the election feels precarious—like we are at some great precipice, and my instinct is to slowly back away.
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Creativity and Soul-Making
“What’s the fear?” she asked. I paused. “I guess I just feel like creativity is part of who I am. And when I don’t have time to create, I feel out of whack. How can I be a good dad ...
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The Canticle of the Creatures
The return to the Portiuncula was by way of Borgo San Sepolcro, Monte Casale, and Citta di Castello.
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Dr. Paul M. Lipowski, EdD
“It’s hard to escape or disconnect the Catholic faith from being Polish,” says Dr. Paul M. Lipowski, EdD, chief charism officer for the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at Graymoor.
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No Gold Medals for Prayer
As athletes from around the world gather to compete in this year’s Summer Olympics, we’re reminded that much of our lives is driven by competition: for jobs, resources, even in our relationships.
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