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God’s Humble Heart

John R. Barker, OFM January 15, 2026

God gives us everything we need to attain all of God’s gracious promises.

One of my close friends believes in reincarnation. My Catholic education and faith leave me with no reason to believe in multiple lives. Among other things, my friend claims that all mention of reincarnation was removed from the Bible in the early centuries of the Church.

Disciples in the Digital World

Daniel Imwalle January 14, 2026

Social media and online news permeate our existence now more than ever before. Even if it’s in a small way, such as a random word of kindness to a friend on Facebook or a retweet of a life-affirming quote, there are ways to be Christlike online.

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Conversion Is Never Easy

Christopher Heffron January 14, 2026

Imagine the logistics and the dangers St. Francis and his companion navigated to bring his message of peace—especially to a man from another culture.

When Couples Divorce

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 14, 2026

What happens when a couple divorces? One person may not want a divorce but is unable to stop it in a state where there is a nofault divorce law.

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Reframing Our Limitations

Bruce Epperly January 13, 2026

We’re impatient with the pandemic and the limits it has placed on our lives. We cannot do as many face-to-face volunteer and justice-seeking activities as we would like. But we can pray.

Silence Gives

Richard Rohr, OFM January 13, 2026

Leave the silence open-ended. Do not try to settle the dust. Do not rush to resolve the inner conflict.

Can People Who Choose Cremation Go to Heaven?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 13, 2026

My aunt says that her parish priest told her that God will not raise at the Last Judgment anyone who has chosen to be cremated. Is that true? If so, why?

Slow Down

Bond Strong January 12, 2026

We so often go about our day without giving a thought to the habits we perform throughout them. We slurp our cup of coffee or tea while driving down the road, we inhale a burger on the go without a thought.