God Knows Our Heart Completely

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 13, 2025

Did I confess certain sins? If I didn’t, have I sinned by going to Holy Communion all these years? I have gone to Confession faithfully.

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Sister Death

Jack Wintz, OFM November 13, 2025

Throughout this canticle, we have seen how Francis saw God’s goodness, radiance and beauty in all creatures. He saw them indeed as benevolent friends, as

glassblower at work with glass and fire.

The Artist’s Work

Colleen Arnold, MD November 12, 2025

Recently, I admired a gifted glassblower at work. Watching the bubble of hot glass transform reminded me of God’s description of himself as the potter and us as his clay.

Too Many Clergy Among Canonized Saints?

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 12, 2025

Who was the last saint canonized who was not a member of the clergy? Are only Catholics recognized as saints? Can a non-Christian become a saint?

A Church of Many Cultures

Stephen J. Binz November 12, 2025

Today, Christian Native Americans seek ways of being equal participants in the life and mission of the Church—as indigenous people.

Why Was Cain’s Sacrifice Rejected?

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 11, 2025

Cain killed his brother, Abel, out of jealousy because God accepted Abel’s sacrifice, “the firstlings of his flock, their fat portions,” but not Cain’s from “the fruit of the soil” (Gn 4:3–5, New Revised Standard Version). Why?

multiple hands touching, connecting with each other.

Love Heals, Builds, and Binds

Darleen Pryds, PhD November 11, 2025

When the realities of life hit, and you have lost everything, what is left is the stunning beauty of our relationships with one another, with this world, and with God.

What St. Martin Has Done for Me!

Martin J.P. Gianotti November 10, 2025

St. Martin of Tours was a prestigious Roman soldier who defaced his own uniform, cutting his cape in half, in order to care for a poor beggar.

Anointing the Sick and Baptism

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 10, 2025

The catechumens in my RCIA group asked me these questions: Can permanent deacons administer the Sacrament of the Sick? Can a non-baptized person receive the Sacrament of the Sick? Can a baptized person who is not a Catholic receive the Sacrament of the Sick? If not, why not?