All In All

Herman Sutter June 1, 2026

Reflect At the end of time, Paul tells us, Jesus will hand over everything to God, even Himself, so that “God may be all in

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Can We Sing the Our Father?

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 1, 2026

Why can’t we sing the Our Father at Mass? When I asked our parish organist, the response was that our parish was told not to do this.

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The ‘Least of Us’ Are God’s Beloved

Christopher Heffron June 1, 2026

We cannot find peace in chaos. In the noise and violence that surround us in this country every day, covering our ears and eyes is easy.

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The Gift of Faith

Clifford Hennings, OFM May 29, 2026

Sometimes we’re discouraged by our lack of faith. We think we’re doing something wrong or there is something wrong with us.

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Our Church Is God’s Church

Deacon Art Miller May 29, 2026

Our Church is God’s Church, and we belong to God. Church is the place we go to nurture our faith.

Why Is God’s Name So Important?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 29, 2026

I don’t understand why the name of God was so important to the Israelites. I thought God’s name was simply “God.”

Forgive as God Forgives

Christopher Heffron May 28, 2026

When you are wronged, how do you react? Do you stew in anger? How quickly do you forgive? Take a moment to think about how you reacted to recent offenses.

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‘The Divine Is Superabundant’

Stephen Copeland May 28, 2026

May we seek to adopt an imaginative and prayerful stance toward an abundant reality. May creativity help us to mine that reality and heighten our awareness of grace.

Is There More Power in Praying for One Person?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 28, 2026

Q: When I pray a petition, I can’t help feeling that if I pray for one person only, the prayer will be stronger or more effective than if I pray for 20 people at once. For example, is “Please help David” a stronger prayer than “Please help all my family”?