Bathed in God’s Goodness
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
December 26, 2025
Our wounded human nature being what it is, the temptation may be to wish we didn’t feel so guilty in doing something wrong or sinful.
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Outgoing Calls
Maureen O'Brien
December 26, 2025
I stood on the dock of a frozen pond, and the ice began making echoing, eerie noises as it shifted. I was suddenly inspired to call one of my adult children and let them know how much I love them.
Communion Call
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 25, 2025
Stand in the winter’s cold Where the warmth of animals surrounds the mother’s love.
The Celebration of Christmas
Ela Milewska
December 25, 2025
Christmas isn’t just a celebration of a birth, but of a new way of being. This is a day for joy: not manufactured cheer, but deep joy that says, “God is with us.” Always.
Advent with the Saints: Francis of Assisi
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 24, 2025
St. Francis left his prosperous life in Assisi and descended to the marshes to serve the lepers.
Christmas Eve: A Holy Pause
Ela Milewska
December 24, 2025
Before the angels sing, before the shepherds kneel, there is silence. Christmas Eve invites us to stop and breathe in the holy stillness.
Advent with the Saints: Maria Faustina Kowalska
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 23, 2025
The Bible is full of great love stories and love songs.
Surrender to Love
Maureen O'Brien
December 23, 2025
St. Teresa of Avila writes, “The important thing is to not think much but to love much.” What do you feel when you read these words?
Advent with the Saints: Elizabeth
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 22, 2025
Elizabeth must have had a pretty good press agent. Her story gets three days’ worth of exposure in the run-up to Christmas!
Humble Shepherds
Herman Sutter
December 22, 2025
The first to hear of Jesus’ birth are not priests, scribes, or emperors, but humble shepherds—ordinary people.