Unity and fraternity flow from God

Unity and fraternity flow from God

Unity among all peoples on earth can seem like an impossible goal. Our efforts to build bridges always seems to fail. Should we simply give up? Pope Francis does not believe it is a helpless cause and neither did his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Both popes believed...
How to find silence on Christmas Day

How to find silence on Christmas Day

Oddly enough one of the most difficult days of the year to keep holy is Christmas day. While it is a joyous day to spend with family, it is very difficult to maintain a spirit of prayer. It is too easy to get caught-up in all the excitement over presents and entirely...
Discerning our use of technology

Discerning our use of technology

There have been numerous blessings with the advances of technology. It is possible to stay connected with family and friends all over the world, strengthening our ties with each other no matter where we are in located. At the same time, technology, especially the...
How nature can lead us to God

How nature can lead us to God

Frequently we will pass by nature during our daily commute or walk around the neighborhood, but how often do we stop to appreciate its beauty or the presence of God within it? St. Bonaventure writes in The Journey of the Mind into God, “as far as the mirror of...
How Jesus accompanies those who feel lonely

How Jesus accompanies those who feel lonely

St. Therese of Lisieux, patroness of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, was a shy child growing up in 19th-century France, and while she enjoyed her time spent with her sisters and cousins, she did not find much joy with other children. She did try making friends,...