When the world feels like it’s unraveling, where do you fix your eyes?

Every headline, every protest, every crisis seems to pull us into a whirlwind of fear, outrage, and exhaustion. The battles rage on—from the war against Israel to antisemitic mobs in Western cities, from devastating natural disasters to tragic plane crashes, from political division to ongoing wars that shake the foundations of nations. It’s tempting to be consumed by it all.

Yet, the Apostle Paul gives us a different command:

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." – Colossians 3:2

This verse is not a call to ignore reality, but a reminder to anchor ourselves in the eternal. It is an invitation to see the world through God’s perspective, to stand firm in truth, and to act in faith, even when darkness seems to surround us.

A Modern Esther in a Time of Persecution

During one of history’s darkest times, Blessed Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad chose to fix her mind on...