drops of water dripping from a hand dipped in water

Savor the Sacraments

Franciscan Media January 22, 2026

Although we are baptized and confirmed only once, the effects of these sacraments continue to affect us daily.

Don’t Forget the Caregivers

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD January 22, 2026

Reflect Among those processing into Mass were a woman unloading a walker for her husband in a leg brace, a husband leaning over to push

Tribulation Statements in the Bible

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 22, 2026

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke have several tribulation statements. So, too, do the Second Letter of Peter and other parts of Scripture. What do skilled exegetes say about these statements?

Revelations of Grace

Franciscan Media January 21, 2026

As Catholics, we find our houses and our world haunted by a sense that the objects, events, and persons of daily life are revelations of grace.

Your Life Can Be a Prayer

Bruce Epperly January 21, 2026

Reflect Thomas of Celano observed of Francis of Assisi that “his life was a prayer.” Francis met every moment and encounter prayerfully and carefully. Each moment was an opportunity

When Prayers Are Answered ‘No’

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 21, 2026

Jesus told the apostles: “Whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it” (Jn 14:13–14). How can we believe this if a prayer is answered no?

sad woman behind a window with water drops.

‘God Has Collected Your Tears’

Franciscan Media January 20, 2026

I don’t think you can get to a place of being open to God’s grace unless you feel that your lament has been heard.

Take the Easy Days

Martin J.P. Gianotti January 20, 2026

Reflect Have you ever criticized yourself for not doing “enough spiritually”? Not saying the right devotions, not kneeling the whole time, not paying attention enough? Pray

Finding Satan’s Story in the Bible

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 20, 2026

Where in the Bible can I find the story of Lucifer and the fallen angels? I’ve looked, but without success. Is there some other book that contains this story?