Learning to Forgive
Clifford Hennings, OFM
September 9, 2026
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.
A Prayer for Artists
Clifford Hennings, OFM
September 2, 2026
“Humanity in every age, even today, looks to works of art to shed light upon its path and destiny,” said Pope St. John Paul II.
Let the Grievance Go
Clifford Hennings, OFM
August 6, 2026
Forgiveness isn’t just about letting our grievances go. Forgiveness is the path to restoring the love that binds us to God and to one another.
Cultivate Simplicity
Clifford Hennings, OFM
July 6, 2026
What gets the most attention in your daily routine? Do you make time for prayer or service each day?
The Gift of Faith
Clifford Hennings, OFM
May 29, 2026
Sometimes we’re discouraged by our lack of faith. We think we’re doing something wrong or there is something wrong with us.
Countering Discord
Clifford Hennings, OFM
January 15, 2026
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment…”(Ephesians 4:29).
Virtue and Civility
Clifford Hennings, OFM
December 10, 2025
We live in divided times. In this time of discordant rhetoric, it’s crucial that we stand as a model for virtue and civility.