Spiritual Decluttering
April 1, 2023
Sharing the Word for June 22, 2022
It’s not easy to identify the prophet of falsehood, the destructive idea, the tree that bears bad fruit. Jesus calls us to be careful about what we assimilate. If we are wise we will live cautiously.
Sunday Soundbite for June 26, 2022
The journey Jesus begins in today’s Gospel was difficult—not only because robbers, deserts and wild beasts lay along the road to Jerusalem. At the end of his journey, Jesus will face crucifixion and death.
Faith and Family for June 26: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Journey is a theme in this week’s Gospel. Father Greg Friedman, OFM, says that theme offers us a chance to explore what being a disciple means.
Have You Said Your Prayers?
As children, we were taught to “say our prayers.” But as adults, does our prayer life consist of only memorized words? Or is it truly a conversation with God?
We Are Instruments of Peace
Opening ourselves to this fierce love through prayer, and then acting out of it—personally and in our public policies—is the only pathway to peace.
Irish archbishop: Church can be renewed if we listen to Holy Spirit
A chapter in the life of the Irish church is coming to an end, and the primate of All Ireland said believes that “if we are open to listening to what the Holy Spirit is saying,” something new will begin, though it will be much smaller.