Sharing the Word for June 2, 2023
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
June 2, 2023
Friday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time June 2, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Sirach 44:1, 9-13 Now Sirach remembers the wise men of
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Meet the Mystics: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Murray Bodo, OFM
June 2, 2023
St. Thérèse of Lisieux teaches us that Christian mysticism is not an esoteric branch of theology or something separate from the gospel life.
Christ’s Abiding Presence
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
June 1, 2023
The purpose of Saint Clare’s contemplative prayer is to draw as close as she can to God incarnate and discover her own unity with God.
Beneath God’s Wings
Natalie Ryan
June 1, 2023
Reflect Have you ever sat in a moment and thought, “I prayed for this”? Far too often we strive for the next goal or focus
Sharing the Word for June 1, 2023
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
June 1, 2023
Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr June 1, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Sirach 42:15-25 This reading is the wise man’s hymn of praise to God
Meet the Mystics: St. John of the Cross
Murray Bodo, OFM
June 1, 2023
In John, as in all mystics, to be pure and completely open before God is the purpose of the dark night.
Creation Exalts the Creator
Ilia Delio, OSF
May 31, 2023
We can learn from creation how to love and praise our common Creator, and we can use our voices to speak on behalf of all that is created.
Sharing the Word for May 31, 2023
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
May 31, 2023
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 31, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Today we celebrate Mary’s journey to her
Meet the Mystics: St. Catherine of Siena
Murray Bodo, OFM
May 31, 2023
Some will see in Catherine of Siena every sign of psychosis: the split personality, hearing voices, demonic visions, and a mystical marriage. The signs, to be sure, are there.
The Joy of a Friend
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
May 30, 2023
Reflect “I am well supplied because of what I received from you through Epaphroditus.”—Philippians 4:18 St. Epaphroditus is one of those biblical Christians from Philippi—those
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