Submit to the Will of God
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
July 12, 2025
What makes a son good is not what he says to his father, but what he does after the fact by working in the fields (Matthew 21:28–31).
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Raw Expression
Franciscan Media
March 24, 2017
Fasting is not an end in itself but instead is, like prayer and the works of mercy, an expression of who we are before God and in relation to others. Fasting should make us generous, not self-righteous. Lord Jesus, show ...
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Struggling with Temptation
Franciscan Media
March 23, 2017
Pope Francis encourages us to recall during this Lenten season that our salvation lies in God alone. We can take comfort in the fact that Jesus himself was tempted by evil things. Seeing his battle with his adversary in more ...
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Hearing God Speak
Franciscan Media
March 22, 2017
Lent is a time to quietly examine our relationships. We examine our relationships with others as well as with the Lord. Too often we want to ignore, even criticize, the ones we come upon who give us the best advice. ...
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Road of Reconciliation
Franciscan Media
March 20, 2017
Lord Jesus, as I travel through my Lenten journey, I confess that I still have far to go on the “road of reconciliation.” Give me the courage I need to follow you, as Saint Teresa did, even when the road ...
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Triumphant Heart
Franciscan Media
March 19, 2017
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Our Lady of Fatima, our dear Mother in Heaven, please pray for us. Please help our world! We are comforted knowing that your Immaculate Heart will triumph. - from Our Lady of Fatima
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Make a Fresh Start
Franciscan Media
March 18, 2017
We need the cleansing water of life and of forgiveness. We need to clear the clutter from our hearts and minds. We need to accept pruning and nourishment to grow in God’s grace and perhaps make a fresh start on ...
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