Lent with St. Clare: Fifth Friday
March 31, 2023
Sharing the Word for January 7, 2022
The final aspect of Jesus’ life and ministry is that of deliverer from contamination and impurity. We suffer from a different kind of uncleanness, yet Jesus stretches out his hand to cleanse us.
Saint Raymond of Peñafort
Saint Raymond of Peñafort was a lawyer who used his talents to both compile legislation for easy access and to write legal treatises on penance for the use of confessors.
The Gift of a Leaf
Pick up a leaf and examine it closely. Spend a few minutes imagining where it’s been and what gifts it provided. Then think of one simple thing you could do today to help protect the environment.
Soul Training with St. Francis
Faith leads to hope in the goodness of others, which is shown in charity, or love for one another. Faith, hope, and charity are the only way to peace.
Learning from Our Ancestors
The beauty of being human is to turn to our spiritual ancestors, to cherish what they left behind, what remains.
Six-time NFL Pro Bowler Matt Birk has long embraced pro-life cause
A lifelong Catholic who attended parochial schools in St. Paul, Minnesota, former professional football player Matt Birk had always considered himself pro-life, especially after cradling his first newborn baby.