Breaking the Cycle
Diane M. Houdek
March 27, 2021
In powerlessness freely accepted, Jesus modeled for us a new way of life, one that can disarm power when lived well.
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Diane M. Houdek
Diane M. Houdek is the former director of content at Franciscan Media. She is the author of Lent with St. Francis, Advent with St. Francis, and Simple Gifts: Daily Reflections for Advent.
Lent with St. Francis: Worldly Power
Diane M. Houdek
March 27, 2021
Even after his conversion, Francis retains something of his antipathy for the Perugians, historical enemies of Assisi and the faction that imprisoned him in his fighting days.
Say No to Gossip
Diane M. Houdek
March 26, 2021
In the Gospel of John, we have to wrestle with the fact that this good and holy man is in fact the human manifestation of the one, true God.
Lent with St. Francis: Praising God
Diane M. Houdek
March 26, 2021
Francis understood that the way to imitate Jesus was by doing the good works that he had done, but there was also a mystical dimension to that identification.
The Thread of Hope
Diane M. Houdek
March 25, 2021
What gives us peace in the dark moments, in life’s darkest moments, is always hope. Hope does not disappoint: it is always there, silent, humble, but strong
Lent with St. Francis: What Is Ours?
Diane M. Houdek
March 25, 2021
Francis wanted to make sure that his brothers understood that any glory they might experience always reflected more on God’s goodness than on any merit of their own.
Lent with St. Francis: True Disciples
Diane M. Houdek
March 24, 2021
In modeling his life on the Gospels, Francis hoped that people would see in him and in the Lesser Brothers an example of what they, too, could achieve if they would only follow Jesus.