Diane M. Houdek

“Which commandment is the first of all?” (Mark 12 :28). One of the best stories about St. Francis is his explanation to Brother Leo about “perfect

“Every kingdom divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house” (Luke 11:17) At the time of Francis, Italy was not a united nation,

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17).

“Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive?” —Matthew 18:21 Forgiveness is quite possibly the most difficult and

The transfiguration was an extraordinary moment. Such moments don’t happen very often. But when they do, they change everything.

The wolf of Gubbio is a reminder to us that we need to confront our fears and anger, taming them with the love of God.