Franciscan Spirit

The Speed of My Soul

It must be God’s great sense of humor that we sometimes have to slow down to discover that we mustn’t waste a moment of time.

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St. Catherine of Siena: The Feisty Dominican

Catherine of Siena preached a message of peace and forgiveness. Her message is one of hope, especially for our Church.
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Resilience and Struggle

Resilience is what happens when we give up control and are willing to embrace the ambiguity.
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Después del Suicidio: 7 Cosas Que los Católicos Deben Saber

Muchas personas viven con el dolor de perder a un ser querido por suicidio. Rara vez paso una semana sin recibir una carta, un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica de alguien que acaba de perder a un familiar por ...
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Father Kevin Regan of the Archdiocese of Washington demonstrates the granting of absolution that occurs during the sacrament of reconciliation. The priest, acting in the person of Christ, can absolve a person of their sins with their contrition, confession and penance. (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) (Feb. 5, 2013) See LENT-CONFESSION Jan. 30, 2013. Editors: Photo was taken for the purpose of illustration and not during an actual confession.

Lent and the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Now that we are in the midst of the Lenten season, parishes will be offering several opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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COVID-19 ia a little bitch

COVID-19 and Our Lenten Challenge

By now it’s a cliché (it’s even become a trendy tattoo), but to “let go and let God” might be the best advice of all for us to follow.
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Welcome, Lent

For Catholics, Lent is a sure part of the rhythm of life. The sacred season comes around every year, like an old friend who visits, without fail.
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