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Lent & Our Unfinished Projects
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?…
Who Done It?
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…
Pyrex Heart
“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...
Our Motto Says It All
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?...
Come, Come
Every summer, Oblates from around the world gather in Annecy, France, the home of St. Francis. During this time of year, many of us have recently traveled to see loved ones. How can we keep that sense of togetherness with us throughout the year?...
“Learn to Love”
On the site of the former Novitiate in Bangalore stands DeSales Academy, whose motto is “Learn to Love.” This simple motto stood out to me. How can we make learning to love our prayer, and who are our teachers?...
“Breathe the Oblate Air”
Every summer, Oblates from around the world gather in Annecy, France, the home of St. Francis. During this time of year, many of us have recently traveled to see loved ones. How can we keep that sense of togetherness with us throughout the year?...