Pope Francis gives a talk at the Vatican

Preparing for the 2023 World Synod of Bishops

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 21, 2022

Can you recommend a book describing what Vatican II was all about? Something in plain English without interpretation by the author?

Falling in Love With God

Daniel P. Horan, Phd January 20, 2022

One way the Franciscan tradition should shape or influence our lives is to remind us that our relationship with God is no different than other relationships. It takes communication, time, effort, attention, and love.

Faith and Family for January 23: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Susan Hines-Brigger January 19, 2022

In this week’s Gospel, the apostle Luke says that he will write down the events of Jesus’ life. He then proceeds to tell the story of Jesus’ visit to the synagogue where he read aloud the words of the prophet Isaiah.

Imitate King’s ‘prophetic witness’ in work for justice, archbishop says

OSV News January 17, 2022

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged all people of goodwill to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the Jan. 17 holiday named for him by remembering “not only the justice he pursued, but how he pursued it.”

Easing a Guilty Conscience

Colleen Arnold, MD January 12, 2022

Over the years, I’ve worked out a plan to quiet critical voices in my head with these four questions.

Faith and Family for January 16: The Wedding at Cana

Susan Hines-Brigger January 12, 2022

The Wedding at Cana is the story we hear in this week’s Gospel. In it, Jesus performs one of his first miracles by turning jugs of water into wine.

Sharing the Word for January 10, 2022 – First Week in Ordinary Time – Year 2

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk January 10, 2022

Jesus begins his ministry by calling others to come with him and help him proclaim his message of the kingdom. It’s important to note that Jesus doesn’t work alone.

Soul Training with St. Francis

Murray Bodo, OFM January 7, 2022

Faith leads to hope in the goodness of others, which is shown in charity, or love for one another. Faith, hope, and charity are the only way to peace.

Saint Raymond of Peñafort

Franciscan Media January 7

Saint Raymond of Peñafort was a lawyer who used his talents to both compile legislation for easy access and to write legal treatises on penance for the use of confessors.

Saint John Neumann

Franciscan Media January 5

Saint John Neumann was the first member of his community, the Redemptorists, to profess vows in the United States. He did missionary work in Maryland, Virginia, and Ohio, and became the bishop of Philadelphia. Noted for his humility and organizational skills, he helped form the Church in the New World.