September 1, 2021

Reflections on the Stigmata of St. Francis

The Greek word stigma means “a scar left by a hot iron: brand,” according to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition). Stigmata—the plural form of the same Greek word—can also mean “bodily marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ.”

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5 Ways to Combat Illness

Sickness damages more than our bodies. Here are five ways to help you cope.
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Faith and Family for September 5: The Healing of a Deaf Man

In this week's Gospel, we listen to the story of Jesus' healing of the man who was deaf.
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Sunday Soundbite for September 5, 2021

In this Gospel passage, Mark and his community of faith are witnessing that Jesus is the one who will fulfill all our dreams for healing, wholeness, and peace.
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