March 18, 2021

Tackling racism is difficult work, but it must be done, says Bishop Fabre

OSV News March 18, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) -- The work it takes to respond to the issue of racism in the church and the wider community is difficult and slow, but it must be done, said Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana. Speaking ...

Invoking the God of Growing Things

Carol Ann Morrow March 18, 2021

Today, I will welcome growing things, unexpected events, new people--even when they are uninvited.

Lent with St. Francis: How Do Others See Us?

Diane M. Houdek March 18, 2021

Does our outward appearance accurately portray our inner attitude? In some measure, the disciplines of Lent—prayer, fasting, almsgiving—help us to bring these two closer together. But we need to be mindful that we don’t take this too far.

Prayer Changes Our Hearts

Diane M. Houdek March 18, 2021

Pope Francis reminds us that prayer is not about us and the things we do, it’s about our relationship with God.

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March 18, 2021

Tackling racism is difficult work, but it must be done, says Bishop Fabre

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