Sharing the Word for February 25, 2022
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
February 25, 2022
Jesus knew firsthand of the weaknesses and woundedness of men and women. He never rejected anyone simply for failure.
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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 23, 2022
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
February 23, 2022
All good is basically a sharing in God’s own goodness. It’s a privilege for us to be able to do good to others. It’s a privilege for us to be used as instruments of God for others.
Offering Up Our Suffering
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 13, 2022
Offering up our own pain or struggle becomes part of our Christian faith and love for others.
Notes from a Friar: The Power of the Eucharist
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 10, 2022
When we receive the Eucharist and say, quietly, “Amen,” we mean, “I believe.”
Notes from a Friar: Life Is Like Parachuting
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 5, 2022
Wise people—and hopefully they are people of faith—understand that human life is made up of situations beyond our control.
In a Crisis, Reach for God
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
September 24, 2021
It’s normal—and healthy, in fact—to ask where God is in a crisis.
Notes from a Friar: Is it a Sin to Worry?
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
August 24, 2021
We should remember to use the experience of worry to trigger a prayer in our hearts. That will turn a negative into a positive.
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