St. Catherine of Siena: Pray for Us!
Franciscan Media
April 29, 2025
Though she lived her life in a faith experience and spirituality far different from that of our own time, Catherine of Siena stands as a companion with us on the Christian journey in her undivided effort to invite the Lord ...
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Praise and Thanksgiving
Franciscan Media
November 23, 2017
When we are conscious of what God has done in our lives, we develop gratitude. Like all expressions of praise, thanksgiving is rooted not only in God’s character but also in his actions. Praise and thanksgiving are like two instruments, ...
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The Grace of Suffering
Franciscan Media
November 22, 2017
In our suffering, we collaborate with Christ for the salvation of the world. Our suffering is therefore anything but random and meaningless. It is cosmically restorative, even though it may be a horrible burden to the sufferer. John Paul didn’t ...
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Mother Mary Knows Your Voice
Franciscan Media
November 21, 2017
Mother Mary knows each voice singularly. She hears the call, perceives the need, and rushes to her child’s side. This sweet Mother of mercy and grace will be there for her children in all dangers, difficulties, needs, doubts, and fears. ...
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God-filled Mothers
Franciscan Media
November 18, 2017
In our present, fallen condition, the love we as mothers have for our children enables us to see more clearly into the window of our children’s souls, beholding their God-given glory more easily than other people are able to do. ...
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A Faith Like Mary's
Franciscan Media
November 15, 2017
Mary is our Mother, and she loves us deeply. Because she is a child of God herself and loves us so very much, she wants us to experience that same joy of being a child of God. She understands how ...
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The Sign of the Cross
Franciscan Media
November 14, 2017
What a wonderful habit it is to make the Sign of the Cross, to bring Christ to our minds and to our hearts as we carry the crosses of life on our shoulders. With this sign, we participate in the ...
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