Franciscan Media

January 24, 2025

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I Am Not in Control

January 24, 2025

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not harm you,’” Jeremiah 29:11. Living in accordance with God’s plans means to cooperate with God.

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The Word Dwells in Creation

January 24, 2025
The life of Francis shows us that right relationship in creation is not easy. He heard the words spoken by the crucified Christ—“go rebuild my house”—and took them literally. He began to rebuild the church of San Damiano stone by ...
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Women who fled the war-torn Sudan following the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces wait in line May 1, 2023, to receive food rations at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees transit center in in Renk, South Sudan. (OSV News photo/Jok Solomun, Reuters)

Trump cancels refugee program in order condemned by Catholic leaders

January 24, 2025
The State Department has canceled all refugee travel to the U.S., following a Jan. 20 executive order by newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.
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