Sharing the Word for November 6, 2020
Our pursuit of the kingdom calls for initiative, effort, exertion. Jesus invites us to make use of the opportunities that are presented to us in our pursuit of salvation.
Saint Nicholas Tavelic and Companions
Saint Nicholas Tavelic and his companions were martyred in the Holy Land in 1391. While their method of evangelization is different from what we would use today, their zeal and courage are evident in their actions. They stand alone as canonized Franciscan martyrs of the Holy Land.
Star Wars and Christian Mysticism
In my youth, Star Wars, spiritually speaking, was all about the tension between the dark side and the light side of the Force—a saga about morality.
Set an Intention
Presence exacts its coin—our dearly held desire for self-preoccupation, and the fantasy of control that presumes to preside over and above.
Vatican report on investigation into ex-Cardinal McCarrick to be released Nov. 10
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Vatican officials announced Nov. 6 that the Holy See will release Nov. 10 a long-awaited report on the investigation about the ascent to power of now-disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick.