The Bible’s Supporting Players: Hiram of Tyre
Christopher Gaul
May 13, 2020
Without Hiram of Tyre, Solomon’s splendid Temple might not have been built and the Lord’s promise to David would not have been fulfilled.
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Franciscans and Muslims: Eight Centuries of Seeking God
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 13, 2020
Franciscans and Muslims encountered one another during the lifetime of Saint Francis (1181-1226). Indeed, he sent friars to the Holy Land in 1217.
One-on-One with Patty Duke
Rita E. Piro
May 13, 2020
One of the most popular teen stars on television, now the proud grandmother of six, Oscar winner Patty Duke, 68, is enjoying her sixth decade as a professional actor. Happily ensconced in the northern Idaho home she shares with her husband of 29 years, Michael Pearce, she is grateful for both her past successes and her present joys.
How Can Anyone Pray ‘Always’?
Richard Rohr, OFM
May 12, 2020
Over the centuries, the word prayer has been distorted and trivialized.
Franciscan Inspirations: The Assumption of Mary
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
May 12, 2020
The doctrine of Mary’s Assumption is based on something called a theological conclusion. The Scriptures contain indirect references to the concept of the Assumption, even if the word itself isn’t used.
Who Is St. John of Avila?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
During Pope Benedict XVI’s August 2011 visit to Madrid for World Youth Day, he told seminarians gathered at that city’s Almudena Cathedral that he would declare St. John of Avila the 34th Doctor of the Church. Who is this saint and what did he do to deserve such an honor?
God’s Great Reversal: Key to the Gospel of Luke
John R. Barker, OFM
May 11, 2020
The Gospel of Luke, read at Mass on most Sundays this year, affirms that God values each of us regardless of age, wealth, health or gender.
St. Francis’ Style of Prayer
Ilia Delio, OSF
May 10, 2020
Prayer is about God and our relationship to God. How we understand God’s relationship to us is very important. If I use distant and remote language to speak of God, then I will imagine that God is distant and remote.
Saint Francis and the Crib
Murray Bodo, OFM
May 10, 2020
Christmas was 15 days away. Saint Francis was staying at a hermitage at Fonte Columbo.
St. Francis and His Artisans of Peace
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 10, 2020
The peace that Francis showed with birds, wolves, lambs, larks, and worms reminded his contemporaries that Adam and Eve lived in total harmony with all creatures before they were sent from the Garden of Eden.