Dear Reader, I consider Saint Anthony my closest friend because he is always giving me good advice and is taking care of me...
August 30 2024
Mario Conte, OFM Conv.
Too Strict?
If parenting is not guided by love it will inevitably miss the mark and lead to over or underparenting
August 02 2024
Thomas Pfister
The Soul’s Journey
DEAR friend, in the annals of Christian history, some figures shine with their own light, and their legacy endures through the centuries, inspiring generations with their profound wisdom and unwavering faith. Among these luminaries is St. Bonaventure, whose extraordinary life and teachings continue to resonate deeply, especially this year when we celebrate the solemn 750th anniversary of his death...
June 28 2024
Mario Conte, OFM Conv.
Beyond Overwhelm
Our counselor provides some advice to couples weighed down by the task of parenting
June 24 2024
Thomas Pfister
An Intriguing Question
DEAR friend, The Little Flowers of Saint Francis is the title of a book written in the late 14th century by an anonymous writer from Florence. It relates many colorful anecdotes, miracles and examples of piety from the life of St. Francis and his followers. In one of these stories...
Dear friend, I am sure you recall the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. It was a tremendous tragedy that resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives. Nevertheless, a few hours prior, telegraph operators from other ships had cautioned the Titanic of the presence of massive icebergs in the North Atlantic...
