August 9, 2022
Novena to Saint Clare | Day Eight: Honoring Our Talents
Whenever Francis struggled with the direction of his mission and vocation, Clare provided him with insight and encouragement.
It Takes Courage
“Joseph of Arimathea, secretly a disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus”—John 19:38a. The horror of the crucifixion was overwhelming. Joseph's desire to properly bury Jesus overcame his desire ...
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Sister Marie Lucey, OSF
After 60 years, Sister Marie is still working hard for justice and peace.
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Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
The story of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross begins with her life as Edith Stein, a noted philosopher raised in the Jewish faith. Her studies led Edith to the Catholic Church and to becoming a Carmelite nun. She died in ...
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Sharing the Word for August 9, 2022
Jesus is the Father’s perfect image of a shepherd who actually laid down his life for his sheep. A person’s true value rests not on any external thing, but on his or her realizing that God made us all in ...
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