Was Jesus Born in December?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 21, 2024
Do we celebrate Christmas in December because we know he was born in that month? If not, why is his birth celebrated then?
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Brother David Paz, OFM
Daniel Imwalle
October 21, 2024
Brother David’s life as a missionary has taken him to Guatemala, Mexico, and parts of the Southwest.
A Prayer for Pope Francis
Shannon K. Evans
October 21, 2024
We have a responsibility to pray for Pope Francis as a spiritual leader and decision-maker, so that he may continue guiding the Church with wisdom and compassion.
The Word Dwells in Creation
Franciscan Media
October 21, 2024
As the Word dwells in the human person, so, too, the same Word dwells in creation.
Study & Theology: Francis, the Opposite of Practical
Denise Clare, OFS
October 21, 2024
“If the degree would look good on your resume, go for it!” That was Dad’s response when I told him that I was thinking about getting a master’s degree in Franciscan theology. As a parent, Dad was particularly concerned about the practical reasons for my embarking on a two-year program of study when I was already just a few years away from retirement. From Dad’s perspective, my decision to go back to school must have appeared impulsive.
‘Come Before Him with Joyful Song’
Murray Bodo, OFM
October 20, 2024
Francis loved to sing. It freed his spirit and turned the human voice, so often an organ of selfishness and sin, into an instrument of celebration.
Life vs. Death
Mark Forrester
October 19, 2024
In our thoughts and actions, we pit life against death when, through the lens of faith, we have an alternative capacity to see beyond this conflict.
Learning to Let Go
Paul Lipowski
October 18, 2024
In the spirit of St. Francis, detachment from material possessions and earthly desires is a core principle of Franciscan spirituality.
Study & Theology: For Space Travelers in Search of the Heart
Stephen Copeland
October 18, 2024
My wife and I have a tradition of getting each other a Christmas ornament each year. One of the first she got for me was a space shuttle since she sometimes called me “spaceman.” She had already realized that I would often blast off toward the planets of my mind before I had a chance at coming home again—to my heart.
Wisdom in Beauty
Bond Strong
October 17, 2024
The Church has left a legacy of beautiful church buildings, literature, music, art, and ideas for all the world to ponder. Just stepping into an ancient cathedral in Europe can lead to conversion.