Sharing the Word for November 10, 2020
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
November 10, 2020
The call of Jesus for his disciples to be servants includes everyone from the lowest in society to royalty and the privileged.
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Jim Van Vurst, OFM
Jim Van Vurst, OFM, was a Franciscan friar for over 65 years. After ordination, he received his graduate degree in psychology. He contributed widely to St. Anthony Messenger magazine and FranciscanMedia.org before passing away in 2021.
Sharing the Word for October 29, 2020
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 29, 2020
Luke’s Gospel describes Jesus nearing his last journey to Jerusalem where eventually he will face his passion and death–the victim of unwarranted hate.
Sharing the Word for October 19, 2020 – Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 2
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 19, 2020
The time we have on earth is limited. When death comes we have only ourselves to present to the Lord.
The Theology of a Poet
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 15, 2020
I don’t read a lot of poetry, but I do have a favorite author and one who is deeply appreciated by many: Emily Dickinson.
Sharing the Word for October 3, 2020
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 3, 2020
One of the graces each of us has is being an “instrument of peace” that God can use for the sake of others. Indeed we are the hands of God.
Sharing the Word for September 30, 2020
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
September 30, 2020
It’s good if we’re able to say yes to the moments of grace in our lives that arise from time to time and come to us unexpectedly.
What Is Holiness Really About?
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
September 25, 2020
The word holiness can have a discouraging effect on people. Some immediately dismiss it, perhaps a bit sadly, since they believe that whatever it is, holiness is way beyond their reach.