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The Reality of Love

Susan Hines-Brigger February 14, 2023

I have a confession to make: Sometimes I don’t like my kids. The same thing goes for my husband, Mark, too.

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Receiving Divine Dignity

Richard Rohr, OFM February 14, 2023

The Bible is slowly giving us a face capable of receiving divine dignity, and even daring to think that we could love God back—and that

Sharing the Word for February 14, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 14, 2023

Memorial of Saints Cyril and Methodius February 14, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Human sinfulness persisted. Human beings were continuously and

St. Francis of Assisi: Preacher, Poet

Murray Bodo, OFM February 13, 2023

The spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi is not so much about the heroic deed as it is about the heroic love with which even the smallest deed is done. That is very clear from the quintessential story of Perfect Joy.

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God Desires Friends

Richard Rohr, OFM February 13, 2023

God is creating, quite literally, some friends for Godself! Jesus became the full representation of one who accepted and lived that friendship. In fact, he

Amazing Grace

Richard B. Patterson, PhD February 13, 2023

Reflect For many of us who have walked the path of recovery from addiction, the hymn “Amazing Grace” stands as a testament to the power

Sharing the Word for February 13, 2023 – Sixth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 13, 2023

Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time February 13, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Genesis 4:1-15, 25 These early chapters of Genesis record the

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What We Learn from Falling

Richard Rohr, OFM February 12, 2023

The Fall is not simply something that happened to Adam and Eve in one historical moment. It’s something that happens in all moments and all

Forgiveness 101

Patricia Breen McNeil February 12, 2023

Reflect Forgiveness is one of the most foundational teachings of Christian theology. However, it is one of the most difficult to live out and practice