Sharing the Word for January 20, 2022
Jesus wanted to be sure that those who came to him were seeking him for the right reason. He wanted to be known for what he really was, not for what others wanted him to be.
Saint Sebastian
In art, Saint Sebastian is often depicted as standing near or strapped to a pole riddled with arrows. Indeed, he was executed by archers, but didn’t actually die. Later he was beaten to death with clubs. Little else is known about this third century martyr.
Sunshine in Your Soul
Driving on a foggy day in the valley can lead to low visibility. The normal route becomes blurred causing me to feel a little lost and panicked, so I slow down.
Falling in Love With God
One way the Franciscan tradition should shape or influence our lives is to remind us that our relationship with God is no different than other relationships. It takes communication, time, effort, attention, and love.
We Are All Connected
We need the Franciscan vision of all creation singing praises to the Creator if we are to flourish in the years and centuries to come.
Ukrainian crisis threatens peace and democracy in Europe, observers warn
Ukrainian-American Catholics warn a Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s border poses a grave threat not only to that nation, but to Europe and democracy itself.