Franciscan Spirit

To read today’s Gospel, one would think that Jesus’ apostles could have really used a public-relations advisor!

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.

Confession of sin is the theme of our First Reading today, as the people of God confess their disobedience to the Lord and seek God’s forgiveness.

In Lent we read stories about Abraham—the description of God’s covenant with him and the story of his willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, for example.

Padre Pio was spiritual inspiration for the older Italian members of my family. He was for that generation what St. Teresa of Calcutta is to mine.

The church has always been in need of reconciliation.