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Reinventing Ourselves

Diane M. Houdek March 25, 2023

“But some asked, ‘Surely the Messiah does not come from Galilee, does he?’” (John 7:40). We know that, although he spent much time in Assisi,

Just Like Us

Kathy Coffey March 25, 2023

Reflect We often try to stuff or deny our own loneliness or pain. But if we befriend it, we see we’re not the only ones

A Safe Place for Ukrainian Schoolchildren

Jay Copp March 25, 2023

Many Ukrainian students and their families have fled war and trauma. St. Nicholas Cathedral School in Chicago greets these newcomers with open arms and hearts.

The Franciscan Connection to the Stations of the Cross

Stephen Copeland March 25, 2023

Praying the Stations of the Cross is a familiar Lenten practice for many, but a closer look at this popular tradition reveals surprising connections to Franciscan spirituality.

Sharing the Word for March 25, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 25, 2023

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord March 25, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8-10 Today is the Solemnity of the Annunciation, when

TV Review: The Sun Queen

Christopher Heffron March 25, 2023

American Experience on PBS, April 4 (check local listings) Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said: “If you want anything said, ask a man.

Media Review: Baratunde Thurston

Susan Hines-Brigger March 25, 2023

Writer, activist, comedian. That is how Baratunde Thurston is described on his website. But when you take a dive into his body of work, those words don’t begin to encompass his wide range of work.

The Power of the Annunciation

Fr. Don Miller, OFM March 25, 2023

“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (Lk 1:38).

Lent with St. Clare: Fourth Saturday

Franciscan Media March 25, 2023

Clare’s incarnational spirituality is radical. It is not a “consumer spirituality” for curious seekers nor is it a spirituality for the ambivalent or weak of heart. It is a spirituality of participation in the mystical Body of Christ.