Sharing the Word for February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023
Sharing the Word for November 1, 2022
It’s important to remember that we don’t earn membership in the company of the saints. We become members by responding to the invitation and the capability that Jesus confers on us when we are made part his community.
Communion with Christ and Others
The communion of saints is marked by huge variety. Future generations will celebrate us, because God never loses sight of one beloved daughter or son. All are held in God’s embrace.
Seven Books on Saints to Savor
At Franciscan Media, we see unmistakable evidence of the ongoing popularity of the saints of the Church. Here are five books on saints to consider.
A Compelling Tradition
The Franciscan intellectual tradition and the compelling story of Francis of Assisi seem to have a never-ending fascination for scholars, novelists, dramatists, screenwriters, and storytellers of every age, language, and culture.
South Korean church leaders want inquiry after stampede, offer prayers
Catholic bishops in South Korea expressed sorrow and offered prayers after more than 150 people died in a stampede during Halloween celebrations in Seoul. They also called for a detailed investigation to identify the cause of the incident.