October 2022
Saint Paul of the Cross
Franciscan Media
October 20
Saint Paul of the Cross dedicated his life to the memory of Christ’s passion and death. Known as the Passionists, the Congregation of the Passion that he founded is committed to preaching the good news of Christ crucified, and to ...
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Sharing the Word for October 20, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
October 20, 2022
You have to be strong and courageous to pursue the kingdom in our world. You have to keep your values clear. You have to keep your priorities straight. It’s not easy. Jesus never said it would be.
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The Language of Spiritual Things
Richard Rohr, OFM
October 19, 2022
Religion has always needed the language of metaphor, symbol, story, and analogy to point to the transcendent universe.
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The Glory Be and Me
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 19, 2022
In glorifying God, we can begin to sense the infinite glory of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Are You Feeling Lost?
Bruce Epperly
October 19, 2022
When you feel lost pause awhile, pray for guidance, and take time to let the answers come. Let your actions be informed by God’s still small voice and your deepest evaluation of the situation.
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Chicago’s Father Pfleger is removed from ministry over abuse allegation
OSV News
October 19, 2022
Father Michael Pfleger, a popular Chicago priest and outspoken advocate against gun violence, gangs, poverty and racism, has stepped aside from his ministry after the Chicago Archdiocese said it received an allegation that the priest had sexually abused a minor ...
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Study of priests shows distrust of bishops, fear of false abuse accusations
A study of U.S. priests released Oct. 19 details clerics’ “crisis of trust” toward their bishops as well as fear that if they were falsely accused of abuse, prelates would immediately throw them “under the bus” and not help them clear their name.