Franciscan Spirit

The roles of priest, prophet, and king become the focus and specific ministry of those who are ordained to one of three offices through the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

The Sacrament of Marriage is unique in that it is the only social institution that Jesus raised to a sacrament, for if the marriage is between two baptized persons it is both a civilly recognized bonding and a sacrament.

At some point, we all with face the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Sickness, accidents, age—all things we have faced or will face as human beings. It’s just part of life. Life isn’t perfect and things happen. And sometimes ...

It has been said that Confirmation is a sacrament looking for a theology.

By taking time to prepare our hearts before going to Mass, we find that the seed of God’s Word takes deeper root in us.

I recently drove a couple hours down the highway on a great adventure. I live in an old home.