Unsung Saints
Diane M. Houdek
July 6, 2026
We can all think of people who have made a significant difference in the major decisions and directions of our lives.
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Childlike Lectio
Stephen Copeland
July 3, 2026
Children have the unique ability to read “energy” and the present moment in a way that we as adults sometimes miss out on because we are stuck in our heads or agendas.
The Power of Our Bodies
Shannon K. Evans
July 3, 2026
When you hug a friend, make eye contact with a stranger, put a child on your lap, or caress a lover, you are opening yourself to allow God to communicate to another person through your body.
Martyrs and Canonization
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 3, 2026
Q: The feast of Saint Charles Lwanga and companion martyrs (June 3) recently raised a question for me. On July 17, 1794, 16 Carmelite nuns were guillotined in Compiègne, France, for their faith. As a secular Carmelite, I have always considered them a beacon of love and uncompromising faith. Doesn’t the fact that they were martyred for their faith automatically make them saints? Why would any miracles be needed?
Hold Fast to Joy
Colleen Arnold, MD
July 2, 2026
Joy sees the world as God intended; it is a reaction to all God is doing in our lives now and in the future.
‘You Can’t Pray a Lie’
Mark Forrester
July 2, 2026
Over a century ago, Mark Twain created the character Huckleberry Finn, a poor orphan who had been blessed (or cursed) with an innate sense of right and wrong, which was often in conflict with the accepted norms of his day.
Why Is St. Joseph Overlooked?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 2, 2026
When will St. Joseph receive from Catholics the respect that he clearly deserves?
Prayer for All Mothers
Maureen O'Brien
July 1, 2026
Because motherhood requires women to offer so much of their own spirits, it can lead to feeling depleted.
Grace Is a Bridge
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 1, 2026
Pope Francis summarized the importance of Sacred Heart devotion to several saints and the Jesuits, in general.
One Intention or Many Intentions?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 1, 2026
All the Catholic parishes in our area conclude the general intercessions during Mass by adding, “And for all the personal intentions that we hold in our hearts.” I consider this a questionable practice because the priest is supposed to be aware of all intentions during a Mass.