Dear Friend, as we enter the month of March and begin the season of Lent, I would like to share with you the story of Chiara Corbella. Her life beautifully reflects the Lenten themes of sacrifice, faith, and trust in God’s will...
February 28 2025
Mario Conte, OFM Conv.
Love Beyond Flaws
Marriage invites growth by turning frustrations into virtues, embracing flaws with patience, prayer and grace
February 24 2025
Thomas Pfister
Mercy in Action
DEAR Friend, last week, I came across an article about Dr. Alfred Sommer, an American physician and researcher dedicated to improving the lives of children in impoverished communities...
January 31 2025
Mario Conte, OFM Conv.
Kids @ Mass
One of our readers is struggling with her children being unruly while at Mass in church...
January 20 2025
Thomas Pfister
2025: A Year of Hope
Dear friend, last Christmas, I had the opportunity to meet Erik (not his real name), a young German man who, deeply affected by life’s hardships and feeling distant from his Christian faith, had decided to embark on a pilgrimage from his hometown of Ulm to Padua, the city of Saint Anthony...
As Easter draws near, we Christians prepare to celebrate the central mystery of our faith: the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord. This season calls us to reflect deeply on suffering and sacrifice, yet at its core, it is a celebration of life’s triumph over death and hope’s victory over despair. In this spirit, I believe Sammy Basso’s story brings us closer to understanding this great mystery...
