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Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry

Father Fred Cabras OFM Cap September 10, 2026

Recognize, Reframe, Repeat: three Rs to help you deal with your daily anxiety.

Why Go Barefoot?

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 10, 2026

I know that some Carmelites are referred to as “discalced,” meaning that they don’t wear shoes. Is this some form of mortification?

Learning to Forgive

Clifford Hennings, OFM September 9, 2026

Forgiving others is hard–maybe it even feels impossible. But through God all things are possible.

Who Are You, Lord, and Who Am I?

Jim Van Vurst, OFM September 9, 2026

St. Francis of Assisi often prayed this little prayer which helped him put everything in his life into perspective: “Who are you, O Lord, and who am I?”

How to Count Tithing

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 9, 2026

A Protestant relative says that we must always give 10 percent even if that means not paying certain bills. I do not agree.

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Miracles Unfold

María Ruiz Scaperlanda September 8, 2026

It is no coincidence that, by opening up our own hearts and asking our community of believers to join us, we began to witness the power of prayer.

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Mercy That Never Ends

Patricia Breen McNeil September 8, 2026

The mercy of God is unending and yet sometimes that is hard for us to accept. Pope Francis once said, “God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.”

What Is Required of Godparents?

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 8, 2026

What are the requirements for being a godparent? Do both godparents have to be Catholic? Must there be a man and a woman? Can godparents be changed later if the first ones turn out not to be very good role models?

Proclaim the Good News

Christopher Heffron September 7, 2026

There is no shortage of bad news at our fingertips: televisions, radios, smartphones, and computers are delivery methods that feed our collective anxieties. Let’s turn them off and focus on the Good News instead.