Looking Up
Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD
January 9, 2026
The stars in the night sky can offer us a reminder to look for brightness in the dark times of our lives.
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Celebrate or Mourn a Person’s Life?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 9, 2026
I recently saw a death notice that read, “A Funeral Mass celebrating Ray’s life will begin….” That sounds to me like a non-Catholic notice. Aren’t we supposed to mourn when a family member, friend or acquaintance dies?
The Two-and-a-Half-Minute Rosary
Edward Sri
January 8, 2026
Do you have two and a half minutes in your day that you can give to God? This is the beauty of the rosary.
When All Else Fails, Pray
Susan Hines-Brigger
January 8, 2026
There are so many situations in life that can make us feel utterly helpless.
Why Is Jerusalem Called a Woman?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 8, 2026
In Isaiah 40:2, God tells the prophet: “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated. Indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” Why is Jerusalem called a woman?
The Greatest Gift We Can Give
Edward Sri
January 7, 2026
the rosary helps us be more aware of the soul’s deepest desires, which are for God.
Days in the Desert
Stephen Copeland
January 7, 2026
It can sometimes feel like we are journeying through the desert with no end in sight. But it’s often in the desert that we learn the most about God, ourselves, and what we are grateful for in the present.
Why Is Abraham So Important?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 7, 2026
In a prayer to the Archangel Michael, we ask him at the hour of our death to carry us to the bosom of Abraham. Is Abraham more important than all the saints?
Life Is Amazing
Franciscan Media
January 6, 2026
All life is utterly dependent upon our planet for everything it needs. God provides everything through creation.
Finding God in the Messiness
Julia Walsh, FSPA
January 6, 2026
Before you tidy or clean part of your space today, notice beauty in the mess. Consider how God’s designs are perfect and beautiful no matter if things seem messy or chaotic. Work with God when you create order in the chaos.