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

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