True Concern for the Poor
Diane M. Houdek
April 3, 2023
The tension between material possessions and the spiritual life has always been part of religious life.
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Divine Thumbprints All Around
Stephen Copeland
April 3, 2023
Reflect St. Bonaventure believed that there were “vestiges,” or, divine thumbprints, throughout the created order. God created the universe, and therefore the world in which
Sharing the Word for April 3, 2023 – Holy Week – Year 1
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 3, 2023
Monday of Holy Week April 3, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Isaiah 42:1-7 In the Book of Isaiah there are four poems–“oracles”–about God’s deliverance of
Lent with St. Clare: Monday of Holy Week
Franciscan Media
April 3, 2023
The poor sisters lived filled with consolation, with assurance. They dared to believe that promise of Jesus. They were learning that he was true to his word and their joy was, indeed, full and free.
The Cross Is Before Us
Diane M. Houdek
April 2, 2023
Just as Francis and his brothers welcomed Clare, the communion of saints encourages us on our way.
Properly Investing Your Trust
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
April 2, 2023
Reflect “Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock.”—Isaiah 26:4 It’s easy to misplace our trust. Many people can be so
Sunday Soundbite for April 2, 2023
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 2, 2023
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Cycle AApril 2, 2023 Some years ago, I saw an exhibit of paintings by Monet. Seeing a lifetime of
Lent with St. Clare: Palm Sunday
Franciscan Media
April 2, 2023
Palm Sunday marks a profound moment in Clare’s life. It is on this day that, in the middle of the night and with the help of others, she left behind the life that she had known.
Worldly Power
Diane M. Houdek
April 1, 2023
Francis has strong words for those who steadfastly refuse to adopt a life of peace, kindness, love of God and neighbor.
Spiritual Decluttering
Bruce Epperly
April 1, 2023
Reflect Many of us have too many possessions and too full a schedule. We need to eliminate unnecessary cumber, so that we are not possessed
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