Notes from a Friar: God Speaks to All
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
April 14, 2023
God can and does communicate in ways we can’t imagine.
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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 February 21, 2023
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
February 21, 2023
Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time February 21, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Mark 9:30-37 As Jesus makes his final journey to Jerusalem,
Jesus’ Brief Ministry
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
February 3, 2023
Jesus’ life can be divided into two parts. What is surprising is that, while he is the Son of God who came to redeem the world, he spent 90 percent of his life in the remote town of Nazareth.
Do Animals Go to Heaven?
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 26, 2023
From time to time, I am posed with an interesting theological question: Do animals go to heaven?
The Rich Man and His Harvest: A Gospel Parable
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 12, 2023
There are 18 parables in the Gospel of Luke. One of the shortest ones contains one of the most powerful messages.
Sharing the Word for January 9, 2023 – First Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 9, 2023
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 9, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Matthew 3:13-17 Today we have Matthew’s account of the baptism of
Sharing the Word for December 30, 2022
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
December 30, 2022
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 30, 2022Daily Reading from the USCCB: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 This remembrance of the Holy