Franciscan Spirit
Lent with the Saints: Thérèse of the Child Jesus
The Little Flower is a good patron for our lenten walk with Jesus. His words about humble service are meant for all who would become his followers.
Lent with the Saints: John Vianney
Confession of sin is the theme of our First Reading today, as the people of God confess their disobedience to the Lord and seek God’s forgiveness.
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Lent with the Saints: Abraham
In Lent we read stories about Abraham—the description of God’s covenant with him and the story of his willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, for example.
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Lent with the Saints: Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
Padre Pio was spiritual inspiration for the older Italian members of my family. He was for that generation what St. Teresa of Calcutta is to mine.
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Lent with the Saints: Cornelius and Cyprian
The church has always been in need of reconciliation.
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Lent with the Saints: Queen Esther
The tale of Queen Esther has all the elements of a great story. We can imagine her, the beautiful bride of a pagan king, ruler of Persia, reigning in a lavish Middle Eastern court.
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Lent with the Saints: Jonah
Most of us know the story of Jonah and the whale. But today’s readings give us the rest of the story.
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