Inspiration

Faith and Family for July 17: Martha and Mary

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus encourages the anxious and worried Martha to follow the example of Mary and take the time to just sit and listen. What a good lesson for all of us.

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Faith and Family for July 10: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The well-known story of the Good Samaritan is highlighted in this week's Gospel. It calls each of us to care for others.
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Faith and Family for July 3: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends out 72 disciples on mission. He urges them to bring a message of peace as they announce that the Kingdom of God is at hand.
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Faith and Family for June 26: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Journey is a theme in this week's Gospel. Father Greg Friedman, OFM, says that theme offers us a chance to explore what being a disciple means.
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Franciscan Inspirations: An Important Question for Fathers

I came across a beautiful observation about dads and wanted to share it with you. “The warmest scarf a man can wear is the arm of his little boy or girl around his neck.” It is so true.
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Faith and Family for June 19: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Feeding others—both literally and spiritually—is the theme of this week's Gospel. It reminds us that Chris is the bread of life for all.
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Faith and Family for June 12: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

This Sunday we mark the feast of the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. Jesus tells the disciples that the Holy Spirit will convey all that he has to tell them.
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