Daily Meditation for April 22, 2026

Joan Chittister writes in her book The time is Now, “Prophetic spirituality is an attitude of the soul” (p.42). She continues to say that the prophet uses this soul-seeing as a way to navigate the world. Prophets “speak peace for nations, justice for the oppressed, equality for humankind, care for the earth, dignity for all, and integrity rather than control in the sharing of faith” (p.42). That’s a pretty tall order, don’t you think? Her words set me to wondering about who our prophets are today. Do I recognize the prophets with whom I work or live? When I turn on the news or listen to a favorite podcast, do I hear the words of a prophet? If so, am I convicted to action? As a family or a community, can I name ways in which together we support the work of the prophets among us?

By Dianne Schlichting, OblSB