In Search of Peace

Patricia Breen McNeil October 28, 2025

There is something healing, even freeing, about resting in the grace and beauty of the natural world. Where do you find peace in the world around you?

Fox in the wild | Photo by Francisco Moreno on Unsplash

Every Creature Is Loved

Jack Wintz, OFM October 28, 2025

As we Catholics believe in the redemption of all things, we can imagine other animals and creatures present in God’s kingdom as well.

The Bible As God’s Self-Revelation

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 28, 2025

My adult nephew recently asked me: “How do I know that the Bible is the Word of God and not simply a collection of human writings? How do I know that the people who decided what belongs in the Bible didn’t simply include what they wanted?”

Embrace Your Creativity

Shannon K. Evans October 27, 2025

We all have been made in the image of a creative God, and we mirror that divine creativity in millions of ways. Let’s pray today to find creative expressions to nourish our souls.

Woman in a car | Photo by Taylor Murphy on Unsplash

Road Tripping with the Almighty

Rachel Zawila October 27, 2025

My mind goes to this quote from Pope Francis: “Let us learn to keep silence before him, as we meditate upon the Gospel. If we are to know the

Is ‘Offering It Up’ Still Valid?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 27, 2025

I have trouble dealing with the concept of God accepting pain or illness as payment for some kind of wrongdoing. Jesus did it, but he is God. Is my friend correct? Am I?

Call On the Spirit

Mark P. Shea October 26, 2025

“Virtue—even attempted virtue—brings light; indulgence brings fog.”

One woman comforting another woman and showing compassion

The Heart of Discipleship

Ela Milewska October 26, 2025

We don’t serve the poor out of guilt or fear—but because love demands that we see those the world ignores.

How Much of the Mass Must I Attend?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 26, 2025

To fulfill the Sunday obligation to attend Mass, how long or for what parts must you be present? What is the penitential rite? Must you be present for that? When may you leave and still fulfill the obligation?