Lent with the Saints: John Paul II
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 9, 2020
Saint John Paul II in his life, his ministry as pope, and especially his dying, lived that mystery.
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Greg Friedman, OFM, is a Franciscan communicator working to promote the mission of the friars in the Holy Land
Lent with the Saints: The Suffering Servant
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 8, 2020
Isaiah 50:4–9a; Psalm 69:8–10, 21–22, 31, 33–34; Matthew 26:14–25
Lent with the Saints: Peter
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 7, 2020
Isaiah 49:1–6; Psalm 71:1–2, 3–4a, 5–6ab, 15, 17; John 13:21–33, 36–38
Peter is a central character in the Passion narratives. On Palm Sunday each year, we hear the story of his denial of Jesus.
Lent with the Saints: Martha and Mary
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 6, 2020
Isaiah 42:1–7; Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13–14; John 12:1–1
During Holy Week, the liturgy begins telling the story of the passion of Jesus. The four Gospels do not offer consistent versions of Jesus’ passion and death. They know nothing of the style of reporting found in the twenty-four–hour news cycle of today! Instead, the Gospels offer theological reflection, taking common details from the tradition and shaping them to each story’s purpose.
Lent with the Saints: Clare
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 5, 2020
Clare’s vocation, nurtured in her family’s home with her mother and sisters, had grown into a longing to live the gospel life in simple service.
Lent with the Saints: Catherine of Siena
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 4, 2020
Catherine was a Third Order Dominican known for her prayer, her severe ascetical practices, and her learning.
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