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

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

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?…

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?…

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?...

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...

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 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?…

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…

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...

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?...

We are in the midst of a "Salesian season." Did you know the celebration of St. Francis (starting with his feast day last weekend) can continue until February 2? Read how the spirit of the gentleman saint shines on these final days of January...