Thanking Our Friars
Christopher Heffron
October 5, 2020
For lay Catholics, perhaps we focus too readily on what our religious give up over what they gain.
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St. Francis and the Birds
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 4, 2020
In reading St. Bonaventure’s Life of St. Francis recently, I was surprised by where Bonaventure positioned what was Francis’ most famous story of preaching to birds.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
María Ruiz Scaperlanda
October 4, 2020
This month, millions in Mexico and the United States celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The Courage to Change: Wisdom from Assisi
Gillian T.W. Ahlgren
October 4, 2020
Metanoia is a process of change, of deepening conversion. Francis and Clare can be models for us today as we try to live out the Gospel in our own challenging times.
Don’t Be a Single-Issue Voter
Patrick Carolan
October 1, 2020
We are living in a perilous time. Our nation is as divided as it was during the Civil War. We are all affected by crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six months into pandemic, Catholic organizations adjust, adapt
OSV News
September 24, 2020
In the six months since the World Health Organization declared the worldwide spread of the novel coronavirus a pandemic, U.S.-based Catholic organizations have learned how to adjust to the changed landscape of the world in which they operate, and make adaptations that may outlive the global health emergency.
Sunday Soundbite for August 23, 2020
Dan Kroger, OFM
August 19, 2020
Matthew sees Jesus as a new Moses, who went up the mountain to teach the new Law and envisioned a relationship of mutual respect and responsibility for all in the Church community.
Sharing the Word for August 11, 2020
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
August 11, 2020
Jesus is the Father’s perfect image of a shepherd who actually laid down his life for his sheep–every one of them whether strong or weak, good or bad.
Mother Teresa: A Saint Who Conquered Darkness
Kerry Walters
July 28, 2020
This beloved saint wrestled with her own dark night of the soul.
Mother Teresa and Francis of Assisi: Two Saints, One Spirit
Franciscan Media
July 28, 2020
Every day after Holy Communion, Mother Teresa and her community would say the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis.