June 2025

Pope Francis waves

Dear Reader: God Speed, Pope Francis

Thank you, Pope Francis, for your service. We are better for it. 
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Pope Francis comforts a child

Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep 

During and after his election as pope in March 2013, he was a man of many firsts. 
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Why It’s So Hard to Forgive 

As Christians, forgiving others may be the toughest thing Jesus has asked us to do. The author challenges us to start small and gradually learn to turn those who have hurt us over to God. 
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When Your Prayers Feel Empty 

Many of us struggle with feeling disconnected from God at times. This author offers some helpful steps to enter God’s presence.  
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Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

‘Rebuild My Church’: Contemplating the Nature of the Universe 

Arguably no Franciscan theologian has bridged science and religion quite like Sister Ilia Delio, OSF.  
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The Pope In the Media

While there has been no shortage of news coverage about the death of Pope Francis, sometimes we need a more narrative form of storytelling to get us through the loss.
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A Mother’s Loss, Our Gain 

If you ask any mother what her biggest fear is, the answer is probably going to be something bad happening to her child.
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