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Laying on of Hands, Passing on the Spirit
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.
Really Celebrating Summer
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
Go in Haste
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?...
Healed People Heal People
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?...
The Ultimate Sacrifice
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?...
One Year with Pope Leo
As we celebrate the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV, how can we see glimpses of Salesian virtues displayed in the life and leadership? ...
Learning From My Mother
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...
Forty-Five Years of “Yes”: Life as an Oblate Brother
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…
We are an Easter People
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?...
Wounded Glory
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?…
Easter Vigil
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?…
Easter Every 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...
The Great Three Days
As we journey through the final moments of Christ's life, how can we use this time to prepare our hearts for the resurrection?…
Letting Others Down - A Human Experience
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?…
Holy Days, Holy Week
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...

