Franciscan Spirit

Lent with Richard Rohr: A Double Punch

Richard Rohr, OFM March 9, 2019

Saturday After Ash Wednesday | Isaiah 58:9b–14; Luke 5:27–32

Reflection

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Lent with Richard Rohr: Our Amazing Capacity for Missing the Point

Richard Rohr, OFM March 8, 2019

Friday After Ash Wednesday | Readings: Isaiah 58:1–9a; Matthew 9:14–15

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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus on Fasting and Penance

Jim Van Vurst, OFM March 8, 2019

Early in the Gospel of Mark (2:18-22), Jesus runs into a series of conflicts with the Jewish religious leaders. One such conflict involved the law of fasting.

Lent with Richard Rohr: Decision Precedes Depth

Richard Rohr, OFM March 7, 2019

Thursday After Ash Wednesday | Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Luke 9:22–25

Lent with Richard Rohr: Another Start!

Richard Rohr, OFM March 6, 2019

Reflection Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Lenten Reflections with Friar Jim

Jim Van Vurst, OFM March 6, 2019

The season of Lent is here! Next to Christmas and Easter, there is no time when churches are more filled. There is something about this seasons that can touch the hearts and consciences of people who seldom go to church.