Pope Francis On Our Common Home

Pope Francis March 24, 2023

“The poetry of earth is never dead,” John Keats wrote. These quotes from Pope Francis illuminate that truth.

Person in chair and person in wheelchair holding hands

Confronting Stereotypes

Susan Hines-Brigger March 24, 2023

When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I remember immediately jumping to the worst-case scenarios. Suddenly, I pictured images of people who were wheelchair-bound

Prayerful Protesting

Bruce Epperly March 24, 2023

Reflect Howard Thurman, Oscar Romero, and Dorothy Day, inspired by their encounters with God, decried the injustices they witnessed. Spirituality expands our empathy and awareness

Sharing the Word for March 24, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 24, 2023

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent March 24, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22 It can be dangerous to be devoted to

‘We Will See Him’: An Easter Message

Mark Soehner, OFM March 24, 2023

This Easter we, too, will gather with our hopelessness and despair over our world’s tragedies. But if we will allow it, also with all our potential, we will become witnesses to the Resurrection.

Lent with St. Clare: Fourth Friday

Franciscan Media March 24, 2023

When Clare entered San Damiano, she came into possession of the beautiful Byzantine cross before which Francis had prayed. Now it was her “book” of prayer, her silent reminder each day: “Take up your cross and follow me.”

Eyes to See With

Julia Walsh, FSPA March 23, 2023

Reflect Certainly, healthy vision is valuable, helping us to remain safe, attentive, alert, and responsive. With the help of our eyes, we take in the

Sharing the Word for March 23, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 23, 2023

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent March 23, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Exodus 32:7-14 Today, a dialogue between Moses and God about the

Lent with St. Clare: Fourth Thursday

Franciscan Media March 23, 2023

Clare’s spiritual path calls for active love and only one who has entered into union with the crucified Spouse can become like the Spouse, crucified in love. The church, in Clare’s view, lives and grows when its members are active lovers not passive listeners.