Following Saint Francis
Christopher Heffron
March 30, 2021
Saint Francis of Assisi was born into privilege and gave it up to embrace simplicity and poverty. In this era of opulence, could you do the same?
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Christopher Heffron
Christopher Heffron is the editorial director at Franciscan Media.
Praying with Bakhita
Christopher Heffron
February 8, 2021
St. Josephine Bakhita forgave her enslavers because she understood something they could not: Love will always conquer hatred.
Light to My Path
Christopher Heffron
February 2, 2021
We are told as children not to be afraid of the dark. As we grow in age and wisdom, however, we understand that terrible things lurk in dark corners.
Dear Reader: Let Us Pray
Christopher Heffron
January 29, 2021
When asked once how important prayer is in our daily lives, Pope Francis’ message was short but emphatic: “How powerful it is! May we never lose the courage to say, ‘Lord, give us your peace.’ “
A Call for Kindness
Christopher Heffron
January 20, 2021
May this prayer soothe our hearts and quiet our minds on this day.
Cultivating Kindness
Christopher Heffron
January 20, 2021
The world is divided, and kindness is in short supply. May this prayer be a reminder that Christ’s message is timeless and crucial—especially today.
Sunrise in the New Year
Christopher Heffron
January 1, 2021
Given the year we’ve left behind, 2021 seems like a breath of fresh air. Let us welcome the new year with our eyes affixed on the horizon.