Franciscan Spirit
The Eucharist: An Ongoing Sacrament
The Eucharist is a social event, but it is also much, much more. And the “more” is what makes it a sacred meal and a sacrament. Because there are rituals, definite roles, and set formulas, the meal motif can sometimes get lost.
Earth: A World of Splendor
For our son Eli’s 9th birthday, we got him an honest-to-goodness magic kit: a top hat, wand, red sequined vest, black cape, and a number of props. One of the best parenting memories I have is of Eli—with the help ...
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An Easter Pageant in Three Liturgical Acts
Death and sin have been conquered; life and grace reign supreme. We just have to have a major gala of happiness and rejoicing.
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Lent with Pope Francis: True Concern for the Poor
Selfishness leads nowhere and love frees. Those who are able to live their lives as a gift to give others will never be alone and will never experience the drama of the isolated conscience.
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Lent with Father Casey Cole: Filling a Hungry Heart
Chinese food is one of the many gifts from God on this earth. Cheap, easily accessible, usually sold in enormous quantities, and basically uniform in quality across the country.
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Lent: More Than Penance
To think of Lent only as a time of penance is to do it an injustice.
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The Healing of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Father Don Miller, OFM, unpacks the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how it can unite us with God's grace.
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