Lent with the Saints: Noah
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 1, 2020
We can’t help but look at Noah through the lens of our modern sense of what’s acceptable behavior.
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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 the Saints: Levi (Matthew) the Tax Collector
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 29, 2020
Isaiah 58:9b–14; Psalm 86:1–2, 3–4, 5–6; Luke 5:27–32
Luke—and Mark—tell us the story of Levi, a tax collector whom Jesus calls as a follower in today’s Gospel passage. Levi promptly throws a party for Jesus. More tax collectors and others show up as well, prompting criticism from the Pharisees and scribes. Their disapproval draws one of Jesus’ most important responses: “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:31–32).
Lent with the Saints: Sharbel Makhluf
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 28, 2020
Sharbel Makhluf was known for both his fasting and his care for those who sought him out for prayer and blessing.
Lent with the Saints: Thomas More
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 27, 2020
Thomas More was a scholar, author, lawyer, family man, and chancellor of England.
Lent with the Saints: Do You Want to Be a Saint?
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 26, 2020
Joel 2:12–18; Psalm 51:3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 17; 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2; Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18
Christmas in the Holy Land
Greg Friedman, OFM
November 27, 2019
Visiting the birthplace of Jesus makes an indelible mark on pilgrims, who describe the experience as profound, peaceful, and joyful.
A Friar Reflects on Ash Wednesday
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 16, 2019
As Lent begins, we hear the words in the first reading for Ash Wednesday: “Rend your hearts, not your garments.”
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