March 2022
Saint Frances of Rome
Franciscan Media
March 9
Saint Frances of Rome is a good example of what Vatican II hoped for—an active laity who take their baptismal call seriously. Although she lived centuries before the Council, her life shows that the call for an active, dedicated laity ...
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Sunday Soundbite for March 13, 2022
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 9, 2022
In our Christian communities this season, we’re preparing with those who will be baptized at Easter. Let’s reaffirm our own Christian commitment as we pray and fast with them.
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Sharing the Word for March 9, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
March 9, 2022
The presentation of this passage of Luke is meant to remind us that the Lord speaks to us. We might want to ask ourselves where and how the Lord speaks to us, and how we answer.
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The Silent Sisterhood
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
March 8, 2022
My mother lost two girls and rarely talked about them. Yet on her deathbed she said, “I’m going to see my girls.” Even in silence, they were always with her. So it is for many women.
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UN official: Ukraine exodus is fastest-growing refugee crisis since WWII
OSV News
March 8, 2022
A top United Nations official said March 6 that the world hasn't seen a refugee crisis such as the one developing in Eastern Europe, caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine, since the last World War.
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Saint John of God
Franciscan Media
March 8
Saint John of God’s life story is proof of the possibility of conversion and change with the grace of our merciful God. The first part of his life was not very praiseworthy, but once he turned to God and asked ...
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Vatican secretary of state speaks with Russian foreign minister
In a telephone call with Russia’s foreign minister, the Vatican secretary of state “conveyed Pope Francis’ deep concern about the ongoing war in Ukraine,” the Vatican said.