Franciscan Spirit
Lent with the Saints: Damien Joseph de Veuster of Molokai
2 Kings 5:1–15a; Psalm 42:2–3; 43:3–4; Luke 4:24–30
Leprosy is a disease that gets a lot of attention in the Bible. Jesus, who himself healed lepers, cites the story of the cure of the Syrian leper, Naaman, in today’s Gospel, as he challenges his hometown audience with the rejection of prophets in their native place, while foreigners like Naaman receive God’s favor.
Lent with the Saints: Moses
The character of Moses is forever burned into the consciousness of a generation of moviegoers by Charlton Heston’s portrayal of him in The Ten Commandments.
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Lent with the Saints: Augustine
The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke’s Gospel personifies the mercy of God.
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Lent with the Saints: The Patriarch Joseph
Two biblical characters are the subject of Broadway musicals by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, and both are featured in today’s readings.
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Lent with the Saints: André Bessette
The French Canadian saint André Bessette would not have been blind to a beggar on his doorstep.
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Lent with the Saints: James and John
To read today’s Gospel, one would think that Jesus’ apostles could have really used a public-relations advisor!
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Lent with the Saints: Thérèse of the Child Jesus
The Little Flower is a good patron for our lenten walk with Jesus. His words about humble service are meant for all who would become his followers.
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