Novena to St. Francis | Day Five: Poverty
Al Mascia, OFM
September 29, 2022
Francis knew in his heart what the cost would be to follow Christ—and he paid it. And so Lady Poverty would be his forever!
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Connecting to the Light
Maureen O'Brien
September 29, 2022
Think how the light returning in your life each day is a miracle to behold. It might be the physical light of the sun or the light of a friend’s smile.
Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Franciscan Media
September 29
Angels appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael are named. Each of these archangels performs a different mission in Scripture: Michael protects; Gabriel announces; Raphael guides.
Sharing the Word for September 29, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
September 29, 2022
The archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel whom the Church celebrates today are special agents of God’s care for his people. The Church looks on each of them as patrons of certain aspects of our world.
The Courage to Be Yourself
Murray Bodo, OFM
September 28, 2022
Francis prayed day and night that God would give all people the courage to be themselves instead of what others expected them to be.
Novena to St. Francis | Day Four: Creation
Jeff Scheeler, OFM
September 28, 2022
Listening to the birds or the sounds of a thunderstorm can put our lives back together. We can sense our place in God’s creation.
We Are Spoken For
Colleen Arnold, MD
September 28, 2022
A young woman once politely declined an invitation by saying she was “already spoken for.” We all are already spoken for, as God has claimed us as his own.
Saint Wenceslaus
Franciscan Media
September 28
More than just a name in a Christmas carol, Saint Wenceslaus managed to rule with a clear vision of what a Christian leader should be. Many opposed him during his reign, and his brother eventually betrayed and killed him, but he continued to hold the faith and is hailed today as an outstanding king in Eastern Europe.
Sharing the Word for September 28, 2022
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
September 28, 2022
There are those times when an opportunity arises that can make a difference in our lives and we have the choice of using it or putting it aside. It’s good if we’re able to say “yes” to those moments from time to time.
Novena to St. Francis | Day Three: The Gospels
Christopher Meyer
September 27, 2022
Francis embraced the Gospel and challenged the difficulties of his time: faith, church, and society. In our difficult time, it is now ours to do.
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