Why Go Barefoot?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 10, 2026
I know that some Carmelites are referred to as “discalced,” meaning that they don’t wear shoes. Is this some form of mortification?
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Learning to Forgive
Clifford Hennings, OFM
September 9, 2026
Forgiving others is hard–maybe it even feels impossible. But through God all things are possible.
Who Are You, Lord, and Who Am I?
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
September 9, 2026
St. Francis of Assisi often prayed this little prayer which helped him put everything in his life into perspective: “Who are you, O Lord, and who am I?”
How to Count Tithing
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 9, 2026
A Protestant relative says that we must always give 10 percent even if that means not paying certain bills. I do not agree.
Miracles Unfold
María Ruiz Scaperlanda
September 8, 2026
It is no coincidence that, by opening up our own hearts and asking our community of believers to join us, we began to witness the power of prayer.
Mercy That Never Ends
Patricia Breen McNeil
September 8, 2026
The mercy of God is unending and yet sometimes that is hard for us to accept. Pope Francis once said, “God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.”
What Is Required of Godparents?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 8, 2026
What are the requirements for being a godparent? Do both godparents have to be Catholic? Must there be a man and a woman? Can godparents be changed later if the first ones turn out not to be very good role models?
Proclaim the Good News
Christopher Heffron
September 7, 2026
There is no shortage of bad news at our fingertips: televisions, radios, smartphones, and computers are delivery methods that feed our collective anxieties. Let’s turn them off and focus on the Good News instead.
Accept the Mystery
Robert G. Schroeder
September 7, 2026
God has made known that he loves us as his own children. And God desires that we live as members of his family and come to him with our needs.
Why Mortify Myself?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 7, 2026
I have trouble placing mortification in perspective. I have heard that St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer advised, “Choose mortifications that don’t mortify others.” What does that mean?