Sunday Soundbite for July 9, 2023

Greg Friedman, OFM July 9, 2023

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle AJuly 9, 2023 Everyone has a favorite Bible passage. Today’s Gospel is mine. The consoling words of Jesus are

Five Women of Faith: St. Marianne Cope

Ronda Chervin July 9, 2023

The government authorities were reluctant to allow Mother Marianne Cope to be a mother on Molokai. Thirty years of dedication proved their fears unfounded.

Called to Be People of Truth

Murray Bodo, OFM July 8, 2023

Without the kind of internal conversion of heart that Francis came to in his own life, we can easily find our certainties elsewhere.

Water Is Life

Julia Walsh, FSPA July 8, 2023

Reflect According to God’s beautiful designs, living creatures require water, and we are among the many millions of species who depend on the refreshment, nourishment,

Sharing the Word for July 8, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk July 8, 2023

Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time July 8, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29 Abraham and Sarah are dead. Isaac–the son

St. Francis meets Sultan Malik al-Kamil' in this artist's rendering

Daring to Make Peace

Murray Bodo, OFM July 7, 2023

The two men recognized in each other a desire for peace and a devotion to their mutual sacred texts, the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Q’uran.

Prayer to St. Christopher

Christopher Heffron July 7, 2023

Reflect Whether St. Christopher existed is unimportant. For many weary travelers, he is a constant companion, providing a measure of prayerful calm. Let’s take a