Sharing the Word for August 25, 2020
Much of society emphasizes external appearance. That says nothing about who the real person is within himself. And that is ultimately what God judges.
Saint Louis of France
Saint Louis of France took his position seriously as both king and Christian. A true son of the Church, Louis worked for peace and reconciliation within his kingdom and beyond. He was generous with his wealth and his time. He was named a patron of the Secular Franciscans.
Faith and Family for August 30: Conditions of Discipleship
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MT 16:21-27
Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.
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by Father Greg Friedman, OFM
Surprised by Grace
To be surprised by grace, as seasons blur together, as monotony defines our days, as boredom tests our worth, is to open our hearts to the beauty gifted to us, divinely designed to be seen and savored, experienced and enjoyed, residing in little moments we usually allow to pass without acknowledgment, auto-pilot of the soul.