Lifelines
Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD
January 28, 2026
Reflect “Can we talk this weekend?” texted my long-distance friend. After the recent death of her cousin, it had become important that she stay in
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Origins of the Celibacy Rule
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 28, 2026
When did the Roman Catholic Church begin to require celibacy before a man could be ordained a priest? Why? Doesn’t this suggest that marriage is inferior to celibacy?
Deep and Abiding Love
Daniel Imwalle
January 27, 2026
I know many of us feel disjointed right now, unsure of how we will ever feel whole as a nation again or engage in peaceful, fruitful dialogue.
Queen of the Angels
Martin J.P. Gianotti
January 27, 2026
Reflect What is your relationship like with your guardian angel? Do you speak to yours often? Pray Blessed Mother, You are the Queen of the Angels. All of heaven has been granted to you
Did Mary Have Real Freedom?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 27, 2026
A friend of mine believes that Mary did not have free will as other humans have. Therefore, she had no choice but to say yes to the angel at the Annunciation.
Gaze on Jesus
Bruce Epperly
January 26, 2026
Reflect Clare of Assisi counseled Agnes of Prague to “gaze” on Jesus. In looking to Jesus, we deepen our relationship to God and form our
A Way of Being in the World
Franciscan Media
January 26, 2026
I hope that in our life of faith we can bring our full selves.
What Really Happened to Judas?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 26, 2026
What happened to Judas? Is Judas in hell? He despaired. What happens when other people fall into despair and kill themselves?
God’s Ways, Not Ours
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 25, 2026
Someone who constantly engages in “if only” thinking will never truly be at peace.
Our Rock
Maureen O'Brien
January 25, 2026
Reflect Today ponder Psalm 27: “To you, Lord, I call; / my Rock, do not be deaf to me / Do not be silent toward