Sharing the Word for June 30, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 30, 2023

Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time June 30, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Matthew 8:1-4 The Sermon on the Mount is now concluded.

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Overcoming Life’s Messiness

Diane M. Houdek June 30, 2023

We often think of the world of the Scriptures as some perfect holy world—a utopia far different from the messiness of our daily lives.

Sharing the Word for June 29, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 29, 2023

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles June 29, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Acts 12:1-11 Today is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

Notes from a Friar: Finding the Room Within

Jeremy Harrington, OFM June 29, 2023

Have you found that special room within yourself?

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Who We Are before God

Daniel P. Horan, Phd June 28, 2023

St. Francis knew that to see ourselves as we truly are is to look at ourselves with the eyes of God.

God’s First Book

Kathy Coffey June 28, 2023

Reflect St. Bonaventure said creation was God’s first book, leading us back to God if we “read” it properly. Choose some natural wonder: a leaf,

Sharing the Word for June 28, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 28, 2023

Memorial of Saint Irenaeus June 28, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 God had promised Abram many descendants. Now Abram is still without

Sharing the Word for June 27, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 27, 2023

Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time June 27, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Genesis 13:2, 5-18 Family tensions arise between Abram and Lot,

Fountain at the Franciscan School of Theology

The Franciscan School of Theology: Blessings Spring Forth

Raymond List June 27, 2023

As a result of this program, I do believe that I have become a more thoughtful, reflective, open-minded Christian as well as a more enlightened Secular Franciscan.