The cardiac muscle exists only in the human heart. One fascinating characteristic that it does not fatigue. In the Incarnation, Jesus shares with us a human heart. A heart fashioned to beat without ceasing. How can we work to put our hope in the Sacred Heart, where love never grows weary...Read More

U.S. bishops will consecrate America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11. From a Salesian perspective, it seems fitting to turn to the Heart of Jesus to find the strength we need to continue the ongoing challenges that come with the commitment to pursuing independence through interdependence... Read More

Last weekend, Oblate deacon Jonathan Dick was ordained a priest. Read how the Holy Spirit, the legacy of St. Francis de Sales and the vision of our founder, Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS, was powerfully present.

We welcome summer with festivals, parades, and seasonal traditions. How do our devotional festivities during this time express an essentially “apostolic” vision of life in this world? ...Read More

On the Feast of the Visitation, I found myself returning to one small phrase in Luke’s Gospel: Mary “went in haste” to Elizabeth. Where in our lives do we hesitate instead of making haste? How can we learn from Mary?...

A recent check-in made me reflect on the Holy Spirit working in my life. What if the places we thought were finished, doors perhaps closed by death, are the very places where the Holy Spirit is still quietly healing?…

We often hear that “hurt people hurt people,” because unhealed wounds rarely stay hidden—they spill into the lives of others. But isnèt the opposite just as true? How does healing ourselves help us become instruments of God in the world?...

Every Memorial Day, the story of the “Father Judge 27” is a reminder of the sacrifice of the young men who once walked the halls of Father Judge. How does their example of faith and selfless love live on today and inspire us to Live Jesus?...

It was such a relief when my spiritual mentor told me, “A balanced life is a myth.” Even throughout the Gospel, Jesus’ plans are constantly interrupted. What did St. Francis teach when it comes to balance?…

As we celebrate the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV, how can we see glimpses of Salesian virtues displayed in the life and leadership? ...

Most Mother’s Days, I reflect on the joy of being a mother. This year, I find myself reflecting on something different: what it means to be a daughter...

Tomorrow, May 1, is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, which is also Religious Brothers Day. It is a day that I definitely celebrate! Learn more about what it means to be an Oblate brother…

It’s time to tend the garden again! Persistent weeds, particularly thistle, give me a chance to reflect on God's love. How can these unyielding weeds represent God's love for us and His presence in our lives?...

Nearly forty years after Pope John Paul II first proclaimed that “we are an Easter people,” his words still cut through the noise of today's world. How can we live not as people defined by darkness, but as witnesses to a hope and people of peace?...

As we see in the life of Jesus, greatness is not measured by a challenge-free life. What if the very places you’ve been hurt or challenged are not holding you back, but are meant to reveal something greater?…

For Deacon Jonathan Dick, OSFS, the call to the priesthood can be traced back to childhood. Read his vocation story, how he was drawn to the Oblates, and what he is looking forward to most once he is ordained…

The smallest acts of love can quietly transform an ordinary moments and deepen our faith. What if the path to holiness isn’t found in doing more, but in yielding more? Here is a lesson I learned from my parents and practice in daily life...

Where did people experience the Risen Jesus? It started by discovering where Jesus wasn’t. So, where do we look for – where might we find – the Risen Jesus in our own day?…

For Christians, Easter is more than a day. How can we keep the celebration going for the next few weeks? Read how the power of the Resurrection can transform our every day lives...

In his commentary on the story of Lazarus, Scripture commentator William Barclay wrote: “This is one of the most human of experiences in all the Bible.” Why does Barclay believe this?…

The week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday has been set apart to help us reflect on the transformative story of our faith. How can we carry these lessons into our lives throughout the year...

I hesitate, but here it is: I start projects and don’t finish them. At this point in our Lenten journey, many of us may feel like unfinished projects. So what now? What can we do for the remainder of Lent?…

Perhaps we’ve heard it said: “The Bible doesn’t tell us much about St. Joseph!” Discover the Gospel's invitation to see Joseph of Nazareth from God’s perspective and the rich spiritual portrait that is waiting for us...

We all live busy lives, and that pace of life keeps us suspended on the surface of our consciousness, reacting to what we perceive. How can focusing on this simple prayer offered here help us reach deeper levels of our spirit and connect to God?…

Laetare, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, received this nickname because the entrance antiphon for the liturgy of the day begins with the word “rejoice.” Despite the state of the world, how can we still rejoice and be instruments of God's peace...

Sometimes something as simple as a set of dinner knives can teach us great lessons. Fr. Joe shares what happens when he eight knives turn to seven…