Are You a Good Listener?

Laura Stanko Britto October 28, 2025

To be a truly present listener, we must open both our ears and hearts.

St. Francis and Christmas: A Celebration of Love

Roch Niemier, OFM October 28, 2025

You are God’s beloved. This was proven by the Incarnation and brought to life in Greccio 800 years ago.

We Are the Bricks of the Church

Richard Gribble, CSC October 28, 2025

This author illustrates how Sts. Peter and Paul laid the foundation for the early Church, encouraging us to follow in their footsteps.

A Diplomat’s Journey to Activism

Stephen Copeland October 28, 2025

In the cutthroat world of Washington, DC, Michele Dunne climbed to the top, only to discover that true fulfillment lay not in power or prestige, but in the Franciscan path of downward mobility.

Stretching from all saints’ day to the commencement of the Christmas season, this time of year brings a plethora of inspiration to our lives, even spilling over a bit in its excess like a Thanksgiving cornucopia.

John Lewis: A Life

Guest Blogger October 28, 2025

“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America,” Senator John Lewis famously said.

What Is Mine to Do?

Patricia Breen McNeil October 28, 2025

Of the many beautiful places I have traveled, my favorite city is Assisi.

Unhappy Holidays

Susan Hines-Brigger October 28, 2025

How do you celebrate Jesus’ birth when you are being dragged down by the reality of death and suffering?

In Search of Peace

Patricia Breen McNeil October 28, 2025

There is something healing, even freeing, about resting in the grace and beauty of the natural world. Where do you find peace in the world around you?