The Words of St. Teresa of Avila
Patricia Morrison
June 26, 2026
Perhaps Saint Teresa of Avila’s greatest gift to busy people is the truth that ordinary life and holiness are not in conflict.
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Is Gambling a Sin?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
June 26, 2026
Is it a sin to place a bet on a horse race? What about lotteries or betting on sports contests? What does the Catholic Church think about playing slot machines? At times it seems that the Church opposes gambling, but isn’t bingo a form of gambling?
Supporting Mental Health
Susan Hines-Brigger
June 25, 2026
For far too long, the topic of mental health has lurked in the background, leaving people to suffer in silence.
Christ Is Our Advocate
Mark Etling, PhD
June 25, 2026
We believe God the Holy Spirit to be our advocate, the one who inspires and guides us on our journey of faith.
The Holocaust and Human Evil
Pat McCloskey, OFM
June 25, 2026
If God is all-powerful and all-good, why does evil exist?
Let’s Count Our Blessings
Christopher Heffron
June 24, 2026
God sends us blessings throughout the day, though we don’t always recognize them. To cultivate a grateful heart, first pray for openness.
The Life Beyond
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
June 24, 2026
The true meaning of heaven points to the union that we have with our loved ones and all the saints.
Examining My Conscience
Pat McCloskey, OFM
June 24, 2026
Why aren’t the corporal works of mercy the focus of an examination of conscience before receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Prayer Is a Compass
Christopher Heffron
June 23, 2026
St. Francis of Assisi understood the spiritual and psychological toll that life could bring.
Reading the Signs
Daniel Imwalle
June 23, 2026
There are so many ways to help and give back, it’s almost impossible to not find something that works for you.