Spirit Articles

A Pandemic Remembered: Stories from the Front Line

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped healthcare in ways that continue to echo today—but within the walls of Our Lady of the Lake, it also revealed something more enduring: resilience.   Catherine O’Neal, MD, chief academic officer for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady...

Healthcare Is a Right, Not a Privilege

Is healthcare a privilege or a right? At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we firmly believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality care, regardless of their background or financial situation.   As a member of the Catholic Health Association...

Embracing a Fresh Start: Spiritual Discipline Can Last Beyond Lent

Lent is a time for spiritual renewal. The journey can be a time to pause, reflect and recalibrate your life in ways that last beyond the 40 days of the season. Lent invites us to reflect on our habits and lifestyles, to discern what tangible changes we may want to...

A Matter of the Heart: Connecting Community Outreach and Clinical Research

As Our Lady of the Lake’s medical director of research, Dr. Hollis “Bud” O’Neal’s responsibilities include developing and improving access to experimental therapies while also providing opportunities for medical students and residents to learn how to effectively...