August 17, 2025

Bob Sieg, OFM, is a Franciscan friar and follower of St. Francis.

Robert Sieg, OFM: Peace in Community, Joy in Service

I don’t know about you, but I find that it can be a bit difficult to gauge a person’s demeanor or mood over email exchanges.

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Illustration of Jesus

‘Son of Man’ or ‘Son of God’? 

Why does Jesus refer to himself much more often as the “Son of Man” than as the “Son of God”?  You are right about his preferred self-description. Using the Concordance of the New American Bible, I count in the Gospel ...
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people gathering

Prayer Creates Space

Folding rather than hanging our clothes is a lot like praying rather than worrying about our lives.
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man rolling a heavy tire

Holy Resilience

Following Christ isn’t always comfortable—it’s courageous. Jeremiah’s story reminds us that prophets often get pushed into muddy pits over being praised.
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