Sunday Soundbite for December 13, 2020

Greg Friedman, OFM December 9, 2020

With the Holy Spirit’s help we can take a message of joy and hope in Jesus Christ to a world that needs to hear it.

Federal judge orders full restoration of DACA program

OSV News December 7, 2020

A federal judge Dec. 4 said the Trump administration must fully restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.

Saint Francis Xavier

Franciscan Media December 3

Saint Francis Xavier was won over to Christ by the gentle persuasion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. He then joined the Jesuits and soon after set off for the East, where he labored the rest of his life. Xavier was on his way to China when he died in 1552.

Saint Charles de Foucauld

Franciscan Media December 1

Orphaned at the age of six, Charles de Foucauld was raised by his devout grandfather. He rejected the Catholic faith as a teenager, but resumed its practice around age 30. He then became a Trappist monk. After leaving the monastery, Charles traveled extensively, living a peaceful and somewhat hidden life.

The History of the 'Patroness of the Americas'

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 30, 2020

When and by whom was Our Lady of Guadalupe declared “Patroness of the Americas”?

Celebrating God’s Reign

Ronald Rolheiser, OMI November 21, 2020

Christ came and declared a wedding feast, a celebration, at the very center of life. They crucified him not for being too ascetical, but because he told us that we might enjoy life.

Saint Agnes of Assisi

Franciscan Media November 19

Often confused with Saint Agnes of Bohemia to whom Saint Clare wrote her famous letters, Saint Agnes of Assisi was Saint Clare’s biological younger sister as well as first follower in the way of poverty.

Cynthia Perkins: Serving the Overlooked

Christopher Heffron November 16, 2020

As many as 4,538 residents experience homelessness on any given day. Milwaukee, in particular, is beset by homelessness, prostitution, and human trafficking.

At Jesuit agency event, Biden announces he will dramatically raise refugee cap

OSV News November 16, 2020

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Weeks after the administration of President Donald Trump announced it was dropping to a historic low the cap on the maximum number of displaced people the U.S. decides to resettle in a federal fiscal year, President-elect Joe Biden said Nov. 12 he would be heading in a dramatically different direction.

Saint Peter Chrysologus

Franciscan Media November 5

Today we celebrate a Doctor of the Church, Saint Peter Chrysologus, which means “of the golden words.” As bishop of Ravenna, Peter Chrysologus taught and led his diocese, showing them his commitment to the faith and to the Church’s authority. His writings have come down to us as masterful treatments on what we believe.