Inspiration
St. Francis and the Eucharist
St. Francis encouraged all of us to see the humble goodness of God in the Eucharist, and to "pour out our hearts" to him in gratitude.
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Notes from a Friar: Life Everlasting
I see heaven as one infinitely loving gathering of God’s people…one that will never end.
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Faith and Family for August 7: Faithful Servants
This week's Gospel is about preparedness and having our priorities straight.
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Faith and Family for July 31: Parable of the Rich Fool
This week's Gospel tells the story of the rich man who continues to grown both his harvest and the barns in which he stores it. Jesus reminds him, though, that it could all be lost at any time.
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Words of Wisdom from St. Clare of Assisi
Through her writings, St. Clare of Assisi offers us a guide to a stronger faith life.
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Faith and Family for July 24: The Lord's Prayer
In this week's Gospel, Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, and provides us with the words for the "Our Father."
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Pope: Without forgiveness and humility, injustice will rage
The world will keep witnessing wars, violence and injustice as long as people fail to understand that true freedom comes from seeking God’s will, love and mercy, Pope Francis said.