May 25, 2022
The Franciscan Embrace of ‘the Other’
The call to enter into the world of “the other” contains a costly component. Moving from accepted bias, taboos, and prejudices is not an easy step.
Reflecting God’s Perfect Love
Jesus exhorts us to love our enemies and even to bless those who curse us. See God in every person you meet this day. Offer them a kind word or a glad smile. Let them know that they have been ...
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Faith and Family for May 29: Ascension Sunday
This Sunday we mark the seventh week since the Easter resurrection of Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus prays for those on earth who continue to believe in him.
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Saint Bede the Venerable
Saint Bede the Venerable almost never left his monastery once he became a monk, but he influenced the entire Church of his day. One of the most well-rounded scholars, he wrote and taught in all areas of knowledge. Bede's writings ...
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Dear Reader: Following St. Francis
The offices of Franciscan Media are nestled in the heart of a neighborhood called Over-the-Rhine (OTR to locals), one of the most iconic—some might say notorious—neighborhoods in Cincinnati.
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Franciscans at the Border
Along treacherous stretches of borderland between the United States and Mexico, Franciscans are working to respond to the humanitarian crisis there with faith and compassion.
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Pope prays for Texas shooting victims, calls for stricter gun laws