Lent with the Saints: The Patriarch Joseph
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 13, 2020
Two biblical characters are the subject of Broadway musicals by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, and both are featured in today’s readings.
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Lent with the Saints: André Bessette
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 12, 2020
The French Canadian saint André Bessette would not have been blind to a beggar on his doorstep.
Lent with the Saints: James and John
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 11, 2020
To read today’s Gospel, one would think that Jesus’ apostles could have really used a public-relations advisor!
Lent with the Saints: Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 10, 2020
The Little Flower is a good patron for our lenten walk with Jesus. His words about humble service are meant for all who would become his followers.
Lent with the Saints: John Vianney
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 9, 2020
Confession of sin is the theme of our First Reading today, as the people of God confess their disobedience to the Lord and seek God’s forgiveness.
Lent with the Saints: Abraham
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 8, 2020
In Lent we read stories about Abraham—the description of God’s covenant with him and the story of his willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, for example.
Lent with the Saints: Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 7, 2020
Padre Pio was spiritual inspiration for the older Italian members of my family. He was for that generation what St. Teresa of Calcutta is to mine.
Lent with the Saints: Cornelius and Cyprian
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 6, 2020
The church has always been in need of reconciliation.
Lent with the Saints: Queen Esther
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 5, 2020
The tale of Queen Esther has all the elements of a great story. We can imagine her, the beautiful bride of a pagan king, ruler of Persia, reigning in a lavish Middle Eastern court.
Lent with the Saints: Jonah
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 4, 2020
Most of us know the story of Jonah and the whale. But today’s readings give us the rest of the story.
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