St. Francisco: The Boy Who Died Smiling

by Barb Ernster – The holiness of St. Francisco is hidden in the stories of Fatima. Putting it together, one sees Francisco’s advancement in the spiritual life during his time […]
The Pandemic of Godlessness – What St. Jacinta Teaches Us

by Barb Ernster – St. Jacinta and St. Francisco, whose feast day is Feb. 20, were heroic in their ability to turn to God with great confidence in His love. […]
St. Simeon, Our Lady and the Light of Christ

by Donal Anthony Foley – The Feast of the Presentation commemorates the visit of the Holy Family to the Temple in Jerusalem, which took place 40 days after the birth […]
Lent with St. Francisco: “Blessed are those who are persecuted”
In this 6th week of Lent with St. Francisco, we are focusing on the beatitude, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of […]
Lent with St. Francisco: Blessed are the pure in heart
In this fourth week of Lent with St. Francisco, we are focusing on the beatitude: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” On this notion, St. […]
Lent with St. Francisco: Blessed are those who mourn
Jesus told the crowds, “Blessed are you who mourn, for you will be comforted.” Do we not all mourn with our brothers and sisters when there is suffering? We mourn […]