Franciscan Media

June 24, 2025

Henryk Cisowski, OFM Cap

June 24, 2025

Growing up in western Poland during the Communist era, Henryk Cisowski first met Franciscans at the lively Catholic parish a block from his home. 

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Writing out a note

What About Sins of Omission? 

June 24, 2025
I cannot find an examination of conscience for sins of omission. Does such a list exist?
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hands holding hands in compassion and giving comfort

Coping Words

June 24, 2025
So many problems, so much pain, so little we can do to resolve it all. But we can start in our own homes, neighborhoods, schools and non-profits.
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Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, gives a testimony of Christian persecution Nov. 28, 2018, during a vespers service in the Crypt Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (OSV News photo/Tyler Orsburn)

‘Each conflict reopens wounds,’ says Chaldean Catholic archbishop in Iraq

June 24, 2025
A Chaldean archbishop told OSV News June 23 that he has been unable to contact his fellow bishop in Iran, following recent strikes by the U.S. and Israel on various sites in that nation.
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Martha and Mary

Martha and Mary: Jesus Loves Them Both

June 24, 2025
Martha and Mary's handling of Jesus' visit has much to teach us in our own time.
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