Prayer for Hope
Clifford Hennings, OFM
August 7, 2023
Reflect The optimist believes everything will work itself out. As Christians we are not optimists; we are people of hope. This means placing your trust
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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.
Deliver Us From Boredom
Clifford Hennings, OFM
July 6, 2023
The endless barrage from the 24-hour news cycle, social media posts, and streaming programs seek to keep our eyes glued at all times.
Sharing the Word for May 29, 2023 – Eighth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1
Clifford Hennings, OFM
May 29, 2023
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church May 29, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: John 19:25-34 In our Gospel today, John offers
Have Courage
Clifford Hennings, OFM
May 17, 2023
Reflect The difference between courage and brashness is wisdom. The fool may go into challenges with gusto but will fail. Courage does not mean a
In God’s Eyes
Clifford Hennings, OFM
April 24, 2023
Reflect “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness” (Gen 1:26). Sadly, we do not always see each other in this way.
Sharing the Word for February 1, 2023
Clifford Hennings, OFM
February 1, 2023
Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time February 1, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Mark 6:1-6 Do we allow people to surprise us? Do
Sharing the Word for January 24, 2023
Clifford Hennings, OFM
January 24, 2023
Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales January 24, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Hebrews 10:1-10 In his Letter to the Hebrews, St. Paul lays out