Embrace Death
Michael D. Guinan, OFM
July 11, 2025
For us, as human beings, death is dark and scary and real. Even though we believe and trust in God, death can cause anxiety and anguish.
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Michael D. Guinan, OFM
Michael D. Guinan, OFM, is a longtime contributor to Franciscan Media.
Psalm 22: Feeling Forsaken
Michael D. Guinan, OFM
May 10, 2020
Each year during Holy Week we Christians stand once again near the cross and hear Jesus’ cry anew. Unlike those described in the Gospel, though, we know exactly what he said and we recognize it as the opening verse of Psalm 22.
Biblical Laments: Prayer Out of Pain
Michael D. Guinan, OFM
June 25, 2018
Despite its wide-ranging presence in the Bible, we Christians have by and large lost touch with biblical laments. It is something we need to recover.
The Book of Psalms: Prayers for Everyday Living
Michael D. Guinan, OFM
January 8, 2016
The Book of Psalms, and all its wonderful intricacies, mirrors the landscape of the human heart: joy, lamentation, longing, and peace.