Fear Is My Companion. God Is My Teacher.
Christopher Heffron
August 25, 2025
God sends little remedies all the time and we rarely notice. Sometimes it can take the shape of conversation with a new friend or a
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Grace Is Alive!
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
August 24, 2025
One of the fundamental laws of human life and of the spiritual life is that the measure we give to others will be the measure we will receive.
Open the Door
Ela Milewska
August 24, 2025
Today’s Gospel reminds us that God’s kingdom looks different from our guest list. All are invited—east and west, north and south. The real question is not who gets in, but whether we’re living as if the door is open to everyone.
The Dogged Love of God
Jack Wintz, OFM
August 23, 2025
Will I see my dog heaven? The question may sometimes sound a bit naïve and simplistic.
Loving People Who Are Hard to Love
Christopher Wesley
August 23, 2025
Not everyone is easy to love. But love isn’t always about agreement or affection—it’s about dignity. Sometimes we need our love to help us with how we walk and interact with others.
Nature and God’s Mercy
Kenneth Davis, OFM Conv
August 22, 2025
Like Christ, who died upon another tree, our oak had to expire in order to inspire.
A Rose in Full Bloom
Maureen O'Brien
August 22, 2025
When we say a rosary, we know that the repetition upon the beads calms us down, brings solace and peace. Today, rediscover the simple words of the Hail Mary prayer, and how wonderful it is that when we say a rosary we ask Mary to pray for us–50 times.
Suffering and Confusion
Herman Sutter
August 21, 2025
In the Book of Job, a lot is made out of that whirlwind that comes at the end, but very little is made out of the fact that the book begins with another whirlwind—the one that destroys his crops, wealth, and, finally, his children.
Love the Unlovable
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
August 21, 2025
As Jesus noted, loving our neighbor is easy when our neighbor is lovable.
Our Prayer Partners
Gloria Hutchinson
August 20, 2025
For decades, the saints have been my mentors in prayer, faith companions whom the centuries cannot separate, beloved friends.
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