
The Stigmata of St. Francis: Embracing the Crucified Christ
God marked Francis with the stigmata: the total gift of Christ in his suffering and death on the cross.
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God marked Francis with the stigmata: the total gift of Christ in his suffering and death on the cross.

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King November 26, 2023Cycle A Among fairy tales some of my favorite stories are about kings who disguise

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2023Cycle A In my ministry in the inner-city parish where I’m pastor, I’m often overwhelmed by the seemingly

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2023Cycle A In my parish there are several older women parishioners who embody for me the beautiful description

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle ANovember 5, 2023 Today’s Gospel has created a certain amount of extra work for me over the past few

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle AOctober 29, 2023 In my inner-city parish people come to us daily for help with rent, food, medical needs.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle AOctober 22, 2023 We often say, “Religion and politics don’t mix.” Our nation has a tradition of separation between