What Is Ours?
Diane M. Houdek
March 30, 2023
“Are you greater than our father Abraham?” (John 8:53). Francis wanted to make sure that his brothers understood that any glory they might experience always reflected
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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.
True Disciples
Diane M. Houdek
March 29, 2023
“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John
The Sign of the Cross
Diane M. Houdek
March 28, 2023
“When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own…” (John
Great Compassion
Diane M. Houdek
March 27, 2023
“Neither do I condemn you” (John 8:11). While Francis was on his journey to visit the sultan, he stayed overnight in an inn, where he
Reinventing Ourselves
Diane M. Houdek
March 25, 2023
“But some asked, ‘Surely the Messiah does not come from Galilee, does he?’” (John 7:40). We know that, although he spent much time in Assisi,
The Kingdom Is Right Here
Diane M. Houdek
March 24, 2023
“You know me, and you know where I am from” (John 7:28). Jesus is responding to some of the Jews saying that “When the Christ comes,
How Do Others See Us?
Diane M. Houdek
March 23, 2023
“How can you believe when you accept glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the one who alone is