It wasn’t Monica’s words or her ability to philosophize that changed Augustine. It was her love, her prayer, and the fact that she was always available to him, ready to help him when his time finally came. More »

It is with both great sadness and great joy that I learned that Fr. Francis Martin passed away Thursday night. More »

Jesus’ transfiguration not only gave his disciples—and us—an awesome glimpse of his glory; it also gives us a glimpse of the transformation we will experience at the resurrection. More »

Martha knew where to go when she was upset and needed help—to Jesus—and he pointed her on the right track, helping her to unify her life and prioritize her concerns. More »

May these holy grandparents Joachim and Anne, whose story is treasured by generations of believers, teach us how to be open to God’s surprises. More »

Benedictine hospitality . . . is an attitude of welcome to everyone we meet, whether the first or second or thousandth time. More »

Like St. Peter, we can be Jesus’ friends. We can be a people that he can call his own. More »

St. Anthony of Padua was a great Franciscan preacher from the Middle Ages, but he is most remembered as the finder of lost or stolen objects. More »