Carlo Acutis and the Gift of Presence
Darleen Pryds, PhD
May 2, 2025
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Often attributed to John Lennon, this quote from American journalist Allen Saunders speaks to me especially this week of April 21, 2025, as I write this piece...
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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 Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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