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How Did Evil Begin?

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 17, 2026

What is the absolute root cause of evil? How can an absolute evil (the devil) come from an absolute good (God)?

Embracing Our Differences

Susan Hines-Brigger June 16, 2026

We are all unique in so many different ways—our looks, nationalities, religions, and so much more. It is only when we come together that we create a beautiful image of Christ’s love.

Peace Prayer | Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash

Origin of Saint Francis’ Peace Prayer

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 16, 2026

I keep seeing Saint Francis of Assisi credited as saying, “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” I have looked in several places but cannot find where Saint Francis said this.

Making music | Photo by Xiangkun ZHU on Unsplash

There Is a Joy in Creation

Franciscan Media June 16, 2026

The joy and fulfillment came in the creating, in the daring to create, day after day after day.

man walking in a public area surrounded by people

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.

Visiting Prisoners: A Work of Mercy

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 15, 2026

Do Catholics take seriously the corporal work of mercy to visit those in prison? Do Catholic parishes and colleges or universities have this on their radar?

First, students at law schools in some Catholic universities have participated in “innocence projects ” that have led courts to release certain prisoners who did not commit the crime for which they have been found guilty and imprisoned. Some parishes have prison ministry groups.