May 11, 2020

Flavors of the Bible

Rita Nader Heikenfeld May 11, 2020

Many of the herbs and spices we use in our traditional Thanksgiving dinner have their roots in biblical days. It’s fun to tell the story of their origin, and it makes for an impromptu Bible lesson. Here are some of those Thanksgiving herbs and spices from biblical times, with tips and recipes for using them

Notes from a Friar: ‘I See His Blood Upon the Rose’

Jack Wintz, OFM May 11, 2020

This poem is a perfect reminder of God’s great gift of love as revealed through the suffering and rising of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word.

Man praying outside | Photo by West Kenya Union Conference Adventist Media on Unsplash

Thoughts on Praying Simply

Jim Van Vurst, OFM May 11, 2020

Probably one of the most commonly used words in our Catholic faith is prayer.

The Many Customs of Lent

Susan Hines-Brigger May 11, 2020

What do ashes, no meat on Fridays, 40 days and Mardi Gras have in common? They’re all symbols associated with the Church season known as Lent—the 40 days preceding the Holy Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.

Receiving the Host in the Hand

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

When and why did the Catholic Church begin the practice of receiving the host in the hand during Holy Communion?

Assistance in Getting to Mass

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

Volunteer groups are organized through local parishes, congregations, and other faith communities. If someone’s local parish is not presently involved, another local faith group might be and could possibly provide a volunteer transport.