Affirming Others
May 31, 2023
Care of Creation
Reflect We need not only appreciate the gifts of earth, water, and air, but learn to care for them. If we simply fear climate change and planetary destruction, it freezes our creativity. But the good news is that many solutions …
Nothing to Defend
“Every kingdom divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house” (Luke 11:17) At the time of Francis, Italy was not a united nation, but numerous city-states, each with its own ruler and militia. Francis was well-acquainted with constantly …
Sharing the Word for March 16, 2023
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent March 16, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Jeremiah 7:23-28 Today God censures his people because they haven’t listened to the prophets he sends. We need direction from God. We’re not wise enough to …
Lent with St. Clare: Third Thursday
“O most noble Queen, gaze upon Him, consider Him, contemplate Him, as you desire to imitate Him.” —Second letter to Agnes of Prague
Santa Rosa Diocese files for bankruptcy in face of potentially 200 abuse claims
The Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for bankruptcy March 13, days after its bishop finally concluded the decision was necessary in order to address potentially 200 new claims brought against the diocese by survivors of child sexual abuse.