Peaceful Mind, Joyful Heart
Diane M. Houdek
July 3, 2023
Christian peace is a joyful peace, for Jesus is joyful; God is joyful.
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Diane M. Houdek
Diane M. Houdek is the former director of content at Franciscan Media. She is the author of Lent with St. Francis, Advent with St. Francis, and Simple Gifts: Daily Reflections for Advent.
Overcoming Life’s Messiness
Diane M. Houdek
June 30, 2023
We often think of the world of the Scriptures as some perfect holy world—a utopia far different from the messiness of our daily lives.
Our Gift of Service
Diane M. Houdek
April 28, 2023
Bl. Solanus demonstrated that holiness can be found in the simplest of actions.
Hope Blossoms in Mercy
Diane M. Houdek
April 16, 2023
Mercy is the sign of God’s ongoing presence in the world.
Christ Our Hope Has Risen
Diane M. Houdek
April 15, 2023
Each year the events in our lives offer us new insight into what the resurrection means for us and our loved ones.
Take Up the Word of God
Diane M. Houdek
April 14, 2023
The Bread of Life can fill an emptiness, a hunger, that gnaws at us. Sometimes all we have to do is show up.
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