Bob: Forgiveness — the thing everyone agrees is good for you, like vegetables or sleep, and that most of us find equally difficult to actually do. Mara: Today we're looking at work from Tom Delaney (O.F.S.), a Franciscan educational psychologist exploring what to do when forgiveness feels genuinely impossible — the theology, the psychology, and … Continue reading Podcast Episode: When You Can’t Consider Forgiveness, Consider God
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When You Can’t Consider Forgiveness, Consider God
"Praised be my Lord for those who forgive on account of your love, and endure weakness and trials. Blessed are those who shall endure in peace, for by you, most high, they shall be crowned." ~ Canticle of the Sun, St. Francis of Assisi Scientific research has indicated that the benefits of forgiveness - e.g. … Continue reading When You Can’t Consider Forgiveness, Consider God
We Are Meant to Be Abundantly Alive, And We Can
In Minnesota we joke about something we call the "Minnesota Goodbye." The Minnesota Goodbye is a prolonged process of saying goodbye to a leaving guest, or as a leaving guest. In the typical scenario, guests will fully prepare to leave by putting on their hats and jackets while the hosts are present, and hen guests … Continue reading We Are Meant to Be Abundantly Alive, And We Can
Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness is Partnering with God
One of the most important things we need to remember in forgiving someone is that God is our partner. We can come to an understanding that God is always with us, at our side as the constant friend, including in the times when we are wronged or hurt by someone. In a way, it is … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness is Partnering with God
2026 Catholic Men’s Conference – Thank you!
Presenting at the 2026 Catholic Men's Conference on the campus of Saint John's University and Saint John's Abbey (Collegeville, MN) was an honor and a pleasure. I want to extend my warmest gratitude to all of the conference attendees, who showed up in their hundreds, I also am grateful to the attentive organizers who did … Continue reading 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference – Thank you!
Saturday! 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference!
This Saturday, I will be doing a session during all three scheduled breakouts at the 2026 Catholic Men's Conference at Saint John's University (MN). Consider joining me for this informative and inspiring event on the historical and beautiful campus of St. John' University and St. John's Abbey! If you have to miss this event, but … Continue reading Saturday! 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference!
Franciscan Wisdom: Wellness Needs Openness to Change
This article is for Catholics and anyone who feels and sees a need for change in their life, especially with a desire to experience greater wellness for themselves than what they are experiencing in their current situation. This article explains how openness to change is required for attaining and improving wellness and the personal and … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Wellness Needs Openness to Change
Come see me at the Catholic Men’s Conference!
Please attend the 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference at St. John’s University, February 28th, 2026. I will be presenting and facilitating three breakout sessions on the topics of effectively managing money worries with the wisdom of the Franciscan tradition, as well as the importance of real companionship in the lives of young men from a Franciscan … Continue reading Come see me at the Catholic Men’s Conference!
“New Things” in Theology Point to the Science of Mental Health
(photo: Sherburne County, Minnesota (USA), Tom Delaney, 2025) And just like that...it's winter here in Central Minnesota. The snow fell overnight while a stiff wind blew from the north that shook the forest. Fittingly, today's Liturgy of the Word includes the beautiful canticle from Daniel (Chapter 3) and ... Cold and chill, bless the Lord;Praise … Continue reading “New Things” in Theology Point to the Science of Mental Health
Forgiveness: Heal your worldview, heal yourself!
(photo: Alex Knight, 2016) In important ways, the world we see is a reflection of ourselves. What we see is a reflection of what we are looking for, what has become important to us, what we choose to pay attention to, as well as how we think and feel about our prior experiences of the … Continue reading Forgiveness: Heal your worldview, heal yourself!
Live and Forgive 