Cultivate Joy
Christopher Heffron
July 7, 2026
Joy is contagious—and it costs nothing to share it with those around us. Reach out to somebody in your inner circle who is struggling to find joy.
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Christopher Heffron is the editorial director at Franciscan Media.
Broken and Healed
Christopher Heffron
June 29, 2026
For some people, pain is a constant companion. Offer up this prayer for them today.
Let’s Count Our Blessings
Christopher Heffron
June 24, 2026
God sends us blessings throughout the day, though we don’t always recognize them. To cultivate a grateful heart, first pray for openness.
Prayer Is a Compass
Christopher Heffron
June 23, 2026
St. Francis of Assisi understood the spiritual and psychological toll that life could bring.
Francis of Assisi, Wedded to Poverty
Christopher Heffron
June 19, 2026
“And to this poverty, my beloved brothers, you must cling with all your heart, and wish never to have anything else under heaven.”
Prayers for the Unknown
Christopher Heffron
June 15, 2026
On a road trip recently, our car was one of many on the interstate. Countless people breezed past us on their hurried way, and I realized that, though I will never know them, we are connected.
Prayer for St. Anthony
Christopher Heffron
June 12, 2026
St. Anthony may help us find keys or wallets when we lose them, but have you ever prayed to this great saint to help you