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Healing and Integrative

Stephen Copeland July 29, 2026

It is only through the passage of diversity that we awaken to our inherent union and spiritual connection to one another.

What Really Happened to Judas?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 29, 2026

What happened to Judas? Is Judas in hell? He despaired. What happens when other people fall into despair and kill themselves?

priest holding the sacramental bread to the sky.

The Eucharist Healed St. Francis

Christopher Heffron July 28, 2026

Thomas of Celano, an early friar and author of three hagiographies of Francis, wrote that the saint “burned with a love that came from his whole being for the sacrament of the Lord’s body.”

shoes on train tracks taking the next step.

Do the Next Right Thing

Kyle Kramer July 28, 2026

It’s not easy to navigate life. With so many complex choices and so many challenges, it can feel like we’re driving through fog with dim headlights and no GPS.

Did Mary Have Real Freedom?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 28, 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.

Children so often simply want to spend time with their parent or guardian, following them as they go about their day. They don’t need another child-centered activity, or to be constantly entertained and distracted–they want to feel connection.

Hatred Is a Virus

Christopher Heffron July 27, 2026

We cannot rewrite history—though it is our duty to learn from it. And there is a legacy for us to fall back on.

Origins of the Celibacy Rule

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 27, 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?

man crying in pain from emotional wounds

Addressing Old Wounds

Carol Ann Morrow July 24, 2026

A stray reminder can lead us to relive a long-ago injury–one received, one given. It’s humbling to recall that we acted or reacted in anger, with ugliness–that we even hold a grudging memory today.