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Greg Friedman, OFM

Greg Friedman, OFM, is a Franciscan communicator working to promote the mission of the friars in the Holy Land
Lent with St. Paul

Lent with the Saints: Paul

Greg Friedman, OFM March 22, 2020

Old Testament readings take priority in Lent. Most of the First Readings on weekdays are from the Hebrew Scriptures; the First Reading each Sunday is chosen to recall the story of salvation.

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Lent with the Saints | Martin de Poores

Lent with the Saints: Martin de Porres

Greg Friedman, OFM March 21, 2020

Hosea 6:1–6; Psalm 51:3–4, 18–19, 20–21ab; Luke 18:9–14>

Picture the simple Dominican brother Martin de Porres moving humbly among the sick and poor of Lima, Peru, in the seventeenth century. His work was long and arduous as he cared for orphans, slaves, and poor children. His hours of prayer and penance strengthened this ministry. At first only a lay helper in this community, thinking himself unworthy to be a vowed religious, Martin was eventually invited into full membership.

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