Just a Closer Walk with Jesus

Bruce Epperly January 29, 2026

Reflect I grew up singing, “Just a closer walk with Thee, grant it Jesus is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be dear Lord,

Must I Take All Medications Prescribed?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 29, 2026

My wife and I are in our early 70s and each of us has quite a few medical problems. If we stopped taking all our medications and stopped going to our many doctors, we would shorten our lives. Would the Catholic Church consider this suicide?

Graffiti and a sign that says "Nothing is Impossible"

All Things Are Possible

Murray Bodo, OFM January 28, 2026

All mystics wonder what is happening to them when the Holy Spirit asks them to believe the seemingly impossible notion that God wants to enter their lives.

Lifelines

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD January 28, 2026

Reflect “Can we talk this weekend?” texted my long-distance friend. After the recent death of her cousin, it had become important that she stay in

Origins of the Celibacy Rule

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 28, 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?

group of people stacking their hands as a sign of solidarity and teamwork

Deep and Abiding Love

Daniel Imwalle January 27, 2026

I know many of us feel disjointed right now, unsure of how we will ever feel whole as a nation again or engage in peaceful, fruitful dialogue.

Queen of the Angels

Martin J.P. Gianotti January 27, 2026

Reflect What is your relationship like with your guardian angel? Do you speak to yours often? Pray Blessed Mother, You are the Queen of the Angels. All of heaven has been granted to you

Did Mary Have Real Freedom?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 27, 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.