Living in the Spirit of St. Francis

Bruce Epperly July 21, 2022

We are called to be healers. But we must be willing to sacrifice our privileges to be God’s partners in healing the planet.

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi

Franciscan Media July 21

A Capuchin Franciscan, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was a scholar, administrator, preacher, and lover of the poor. Versed in many languages, Saint Lawrence was an outstanding scripture scholar and used his knowledge of the holy writings to produce many homilies. He served his community as Minister General and served the papacy as an emissary and peacemaker.

Sharing the Word for July 21, 2022

Jim Van Vurst, OFM July 21, 2022

It’s probably not difficult to recall times in our life’s journey when we were “lost and wayward.” We really needed to be found again through God’s love and care for us. Then too, we may have been helpful to others when the Lord used us as his shepherd.

Brick by Brick

Christopher Heffron July 20, 2022

War, disease, and political unrest make living in this century hard work at times. But as Christians, the challenge before us is to find hope in the darkest moments and seek for a peaceful world.

Faith and Family for July 24: The Lord's Prayer

Faith and Family team July 20, 2022

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, and provides us with the words for the “Our Father.”

Saint Apollinaris

Franciscan Media July 20

Unwilling to take no for an answer, Saint Apollinaris was exiled from Ravenna several times, but he always returned trying to preach the good news to the people. He finally died of a beating he received in a suburb of Ravenna.

Sunday Soundbite for July 24, 2022

Greg Friedman, OFM July 20, 2022

In countless ways, Saint Francis of Assisi celebrated and preached the Incarnation. Jesus came to reveal in his humanity the awesome reality of who God is for us. In Jesus we see “the human face of God.” The God Francis reflected was a God of love, forgiveness and mercy.