
Sister Shirley Shafranek, OFS/T
You could say that Sister Shirley Shafranek, OFS/T, was born a Franciscan and that, as her life unfolded, so did her realization that God was calling her to religious life.
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You could say that Sister Shirley Shafranek, OFS/T, was born a Franciscan and that, as her life unfolded, so did her realization that God was calling her to religious life.

Reflect “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved…” Today let the words of John 10:9 give you comfort along the way.

Memorial of Saint John Neumann January 5, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Psalm 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 How does God want us to approach him?

The Holy Family were refugees from a corrupt political situation and an unstable ruler. No matter how much Matthew focuses on the way this flight into another country fulfilled passages in the Hebrew Scriptures, the fact is they were fleeing for their lives.

Reflect Sometimes my worry about the people I love manifests itself as a desire to control their choices or influence their behavior. I try to

Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton January 4, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Psalm 98:1, 7-8, 9 The psalm that has called us in recent

Our journey with God doesn’t end with the Christmas season. Jesus is forever, not just for Christmas.

Reflect We live in a world of constant stimulation. The endless barrage from the 24-hour news cycle, social media posts, streaming programs and so forth, seek

Tuesday of the Second Week in Christmas Time January 3, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Psalm 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 An appropriate response from us to

Reflect Epaphroditus is one of those biblical Christians from Philippi who seemed to be full of joy and brought cheer to St. Paul. Actually, the