God’s Mercy Transforms Us
Diane M. Houdek
February 25, 2021
The revelation of the Gospels is that our God is bigger and greater and more loving and trustworthy than even the best human being we have known.
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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: The Gift of Alms
Diane M. Houdek
February 25, 2021
Francis teaches us that by learning to rely on the Lord and on the gifts we receive from others—and all is gift—we are as needy as any beggar on the street.
Lent with St. Francis: Come Follow Me
Diane M. Houdek
February 24, 2021
Not all of us are called to give dramatic, public witness to God’s word. We are all called, however, to live the Gospel in our lives.
Lent with St. Francis: Our Daily Bread
Diane M. Houdek
February 23, 2021
In committing himself to a life of poverty, Francis took seriously the belief that God would provide his daily bread.
The Least of These
Diane M. Houdek
February 22, 2021
We have an obligation as Christians to make sure we don’t settle for having merely our own needs met.
Lent with St. Francis: The Least of These
Diane M. Houdek
February 22, 2021
Francis knew that he needed to confront something deep within his soul that was keeping him from following Christ. We might pause to ask what fear we need to confront.
Lent with St. Francis: Wrestling with Temptation
Diane M. Houdek
February 21, 2021
The message of the Gospel today, like the message of Lent itself, is twofold: “Repent and believe the good news.” We are called to do both.