I Will Begin Again

Christopher Heffron July 14, 2026

Starting over is part of life but that doesn’t make it easy! It takes grit to rebuild what has crumbled.

‘Catholics Seem Obsessed with Mary’

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 14, 2026

I am an evangelical Christian who is seriously considering conversion to Catholicism. Why do Catholics seem obsessed with Mary?

Countering Violence

Susan Hines-Brigger July 13, 2026

While incidents of violence range in scope and size, they all leave damage and suffering in their wake. Such violence stands in sharp contrast to the beauty of life that God created.

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Lead Like St. Francis

Sara P. Marks July 13, 2026

When a leader leads as to elevate all their community, a rare thing happens: The leader opens herself or himself up to transformation.

Was Saint Peter the Bishop of Rome?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 13, 2026

In his book The Future of the Catholic Church with Pope Francis, Garry Wills states that there is no evidence before AD 100 that there was any bishop in Rome. Is that true?

Moving From Adoration to Action

Albert Haase, OFM July 10, 2026

Our eucharistic adoration should lead to eucharistic action—a life of service, surrender, and sacrifice. Follow time spent in eucharistic adoration with a commitment to doing a specific act of charity.

Recognizing Our Blessings

Casey Cole, OFM July 10, 2026

As Christians, the beauty of the beatitudes is that they remind us that this world is not our home.

How Old Is the Earth?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 10, 2026

Does the Catholic Church agree with geologists about the age of the earth? Why would God create dinosaurs, have them roam the earth for millions of years and then create human beings?