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?…

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...

As we journey through the final moments of Christ's life, how can we use this time to prepare our hearts for the resurrection?…

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…

We are faced with temptations every day; like our own personal devils. In addition to avoiding discussions with these devils, Salesian Spirituality offers another remedy for responding to temptations. How can we turn temptations into inspirations?...

Even though the closing ceremony is over, the spirit of the Olympics continues.  Read how the Salesian spirit can inspire us and motivate us in how we compete in daily life...

“Return to me with your whole heart,” the Lord says at the start of Lent. Sometimes my heart feels like a misplaced baking dish, tucked away and hard to find...

When describing the practice of fasting and other forms of discipline during the season of Lent, St. Francis reminds us that in order for our efforts to be fruitful, they must be “universal.” What does this mean and how can we apply it during our Lenten journey?…

As Christians celebrate Mardi Gras, we enjoy the festivities but we also face the reality that it is time to change. How might the teachings of St. Francis lead us through these moments?...

As the Oblates conclude our first 150 years and look forward with hope to whatever lies before us, we remember the trust that is our foundation. How can we learn from Blessed Brisson's faith and trust in the Lord?...