Lent with St. Clare: Fifth Friday
March 31, 2023
Sharing the Word for April 16, 2021
Jesus is not asking for passivity from the Sanhedrin. He wants acceptance. He wants to be recognized as Messiah. He wants full commitment from us too.
Living an Analog Childhood
These days, we are all inundated with distractions thanks to the various forms of technology at our disposal.
Embracing Christ’s Easter Peace
The cross—a symbol that once meant shame has been remade into a sign of Christ’s glory. Take comfort in that truth today and find peace in it.
The Death of Francis
Clare’s bereavement could hardly be equaled since for her, as for her sisters, Francis was “after God, her only consolation.” Now she must face an abyss of solitude in the quest for Gospel perfection.
Pandemic blamed for creating conditions for increased human trafficking
The pandemic-related economic downturn, business closures, increase in global unemployment and reduced incomes have contributed to greater human trafficking of children, women, domestic workers and migrants without legal status.