Franciscan Spirit
Seven Days with Mary: Relinquishment
As a writer I’m particularly struck by words that most of us know the meaning of, yet rarely incorporate into our daily conversations. Relinquishment is such a word.
I begin each day asking the Divine to help me let go, to help me surrender, and now I will also ask for help in relinquishment. It has a more impactful song than “let go,” a plushness beyond “surrender.” How beautiful to connect the cadenced syllables of this word with the exquisite face of the Black Madonna.
Seven Days with Mary: The Unfinished Story
To think of Mary’s story as unfinished gives me comfort. There are moments in my morning quiet time, the smoke of rose incense rising, where I pray to her and I find that sense of peace within.
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The Gospels According to Saint Francis
Francis sums up his love for God in his simple little prayer: “My God and my all.”
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Pope Francis on Mary’s ‘Yes’
Our Lady never distanced herself from love: throughout her life her whole being is a “yes” to that love, it is the “yes” to God.
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Lent with Richard Rohr: Liminal Space
Holy Saturday | Readings: Luke 24:1-12 REFLECTION Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here
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Fighting Climate Change
Pope Francis, who references his namesake 15 times in “Laudato Si’,” knows that the world’s poorest have the most to lose when environmental efforts slow down or stop altogether.
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Lent with Richard Rohr: The Scapegoat and Scapegoating
Good Friday | Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; John18:1-19:42 REFLECTION Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here
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