Learning to Forgive
Clifford Hennings, OFM
October 29, 2025
Forgiving others is hard–maybe it even feels impossible. But through God all things are possible.
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Clifford Hennings, OFM
Clifford Hennings, OFM, of St. John the Baptist Province, is the associate pastor of the Church of the Holy Family in Novi, Michigan. He received a BA in Catholic Studies from DePaul University and a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union. He contributes regularly to Franciscan Media and St. Anthony Messenger.
Sharing Our Faith
Clifford Hennings, OFM
October 24, 2025
Reflect As followers of Christ Jesus, we share in his work of salvation. We have “put on Christ,” and proclaim him in both word and
The Responsibilities of Leadership
Clifford Hennings, OFM
October 4, 2025
“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God that things that are God’s” (Mark 12:17). While others rightly have authority over many things, this must always be exercised in accordance with God’s divine law.
The Nature of Christian Love
Clifford Hennings, OFM
July 29, 2025
Pope St. John Paul II remarked that “Love between man and woman cannot be built without sacrifices and self-denial.” This is the nature of all Christian love.
The Gift of Faith
Clifford Hennings, OFM
July 11, 2025
Sometimes we’re discouraged by our lack of faith. We think we’re doing something wrong or there is something wrong with us.
Remembering the Faithful Departed
Clifford Hennings, OFM
April 28, 2025
As Catholics we believe the veil between this world and the next is as nothing in the mind of God. We pray for our dead, as we believe the saints pray for us.
The Blessings of Someone’s Labor
Clifford Hennings, OFM
February 28, 2025
In the developed world many take the availability of food for granted. Yet behind all that food is the sweat from someone’s hard labor.