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The Seed of Hope

Albert Haase, OFM May 13, 2025

Hope cannot be bought or taught. It can only be received and awakened.

We are called as Christians to proclaim the liberating news that forgiveness for sins committed is possible, that God is greater than our sinfulness, that he freely loves us at all times, that we were made for communion and eternal ...

Hide Nothing

Franciscan Media April 6, 2017

Hide nothing from your confessor. A sick man can be cured only by revealing his wounds. — St. Margaret of Cortona - from A 40-Day Spiritual Workout for Catholics

Authentic Duty

Franciscan Media April 4, 2017

Speaking about God and bringing the message of God’s love and salvation in Jesus Christ to men is the duty of all the baptized. And this duty involves, not only speaking with words, but in all one’s actions and way ...

We're Not Perfect

Franciscan Media April 3, 2017

Lent calls us back to seeing that God loves us as we are and wants to heal us. We do the right things for the wrong reasons and sometimes do the wrong things with the best of intentions. Even something ...

Guard Against Pride

Franciscan Media April 2, 2017

We must be firmly convinced that we have nothing of our own, except our vices and sins. We must all be on our guard against pride and empty boasting and beware of worldly or natural wisdom. A worldly spirit loves ...

Far From Finished

Franciscan Media April 1, 2017

God is far from finished with any of us. Our conversion still needs to be deeper and wider, but that can only happen if we admit that God still has much to teach us. - from Peace and Good

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