Franciscan Spirit

Advent with Richard Rohr: Second Sunday

Richard Rohr, OFM December 8, 2019

He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
—Mark 1:7–8

Advent with Richard Rohr: Saturday of the First Week

Richard Rohr, OFM December 7, 2019

Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” — Matthew 10:6–7

Advent with Richard Rohr: Friday of the First Week

Richard Rohr, OFM December 6, 2019

And those who err in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction. —Isaiah 29:24 Jesus clearly says the kingdom of heaven is among us (Luke 17:21) or “at hand” (Matthew 3:2, 4:17). One wonders why ...

Advent with Richard Rohr: Thursday of the First Week

Richard Rohr, OFM December 5, 2019

Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. —Matthew 7:21

Advent with Richard Rohr: Wednesday of the First Week

Richard Rohr, OFM December 4, 2019

On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines. —Isaiah 25:6

Advent with Richard Rohr: Tuesday of the First Week

Richard Rohr, OFM December 3, 2019

No one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. —Luke 10:22

Advent with Richard Rohr: Monday of the First Week

Richard Rohr, OFM December 2, 2019

Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. —Matthew 8:8 The American Declaration of Independence says we have an “unalienable right” to the pursuit of ...