Sharing the Word for February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month in the United States. As such, it’s a great time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the Catholic Church.
The Friends of Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton continues to exercise an “apostolate of friendship,” bringing people together across many divides.
Making God Too Small
At the start of any year, I am usually focused on St. Francis of Assisi and his wonderful appreciation of God and the natural world.
St. Francis of Assisi’s Song of Praise
We could simply say that Francis’ prayer life was, “My God and my all!” and stop at that. Everything that can be stated about prayer in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi is expressed in those four little words.
Do Animals Go To Heaven?
In Genesis 1:31, it reads: “God looked at everything he had made, and he found it very good.” Indeed, all that God does is truly good. And among those good works are humans, animals, and plants. God is life itself, and we could argue that once God gives life, he would not destroy it.
Notes from a Friar: Loving the ‘Least of Us’
Moving is disorienting, no matter how often a person has done it.
St. Francis de Sales: Champion of Prayer
As a prayer coach, St. Francis de Sales encourages us to jump in and swim in the grace of God.