January 2022

Faith and Family for January 16: The Wedding at Cana

Susan Hines-Brigger January 12, 2022

The Wedding at Cana is the story we hear in this week’s Gospel. In it, Jesus performs one of his first miracles by turning jugs of water into wine.

SNAP disputes assessment of Dallas charter at its 20th anniversary

OSV News January 12, 2022

An essay by Kathleen McChesney on the impact of the U.S. bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People drew a sharp rebuke by the executive director of the Survivor's Network of Those Abused by Priests.

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys

Franciscan Media January 12

Born in France but adopting Canada as her home, Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys definitely won the hearts of the Canadians. She moved to Canada at the request of the governor of the French settlement. She later founded a school for girls ...

Sunday Soundbite for January 16, 2022

Greg Friedman, OFM January 12, 2022

It’s appropriate that the beginning of Jesus’ signs--as John describes this event at Cana--happens in the very human setting of a wedding--a celebration of human life, joy, and the goodness of God’s creation. To find God present we need only ...

Never Waste a Good Crisis

Kyle Kramer January 11, 2022

It’s no wonder that many of our institutions are failing us, for they were largely built on sand: wrong assumptions about human beings, the nature of reality, and what makes for a good and fulfilling life.

Seeking Calm in the Storm

Susan Hines-Brigger January 11, 2022

Recently, we've been surrounded by so many unsettling experiences. It’s hard not to be weighed down with anxiety and fear. Those are the times when we need to turn to God for comfort.