Franciscan Media

March 24, 2025

Illustration of Mary Magdalene

Dear Reader: The Other Mary

March 24, 2025

Mary Magdalene was complicated, brave, loyal, filled with love, and prone to sin. In short: She was human.

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Canticle of the Creatures

Living ‘The Canticle of the Creatures’ 

March 24, 2025
Francis’ experience with loss illustrates a path to deeper relationships, including with God.
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Jesus and his cross

Why Was Christ Executed?

March 24, 2025
Knowing that God is all-powerful, why did he allow Christ to be executed? 
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Daniel McLellan, OFM: Friar Fueled by ‘Love in Action’

March 24, 2025
There was no supernatural vision, no compelling word of God that led Father Daniel (Dan) McLellan, OFM, to the priesthood.
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Pope Francis waves to a crowd of well-wishers at Rome's Gemelli hospital before returning to the Vatican March 23, 2025, after 38 days of treatment at the hospital.

Pope returns to Vatican after long hospitalization

March 24, 2025
Immediately before leaving Rome's Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the hospital March 23.
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hand holding a jar with money saved up for charity

Sacrificial Giving

March 24, 2025
Lent is a time to give generously to those in need. Ask for the grace to give more than feels comfortable.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Third Monday

March 24, 2025
Padre Pio’s day usually lasted about 19 hours. Each day for him was another opportunity to bring people closer into communion with Christ.
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