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Saint Oliver Plunkett may not be a household name in the United States but he certainly is well known in the British Isles. The Archbishop of Armagh, Plunkett led his archdiocese through the rough days of persecution of Catholics.
Good times are part of God’s plan for his people. No matter how grim the present reality may be, God somehow provides a happy ending.
During his time in California, Junipero Serra baptized, confirmed, married, and buried thousands of Native Americans.
There is suffering all around us. No matter the scope, we all suffer in some way. That’s good to remember when we’re interacting with people in our daily lives. Let someone going through a difficult time know that you are thinking of and praying for him or her.
Saint Junipero Serra’s missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples.
Jesus was criticized for the people with whom he hung around. Jesus is still interested in those who are on the margins–who need attention and healing. That’s why he bothers with us.
Even the most difficult of people need our love. While we may not be as successful in taming the wild beasts in others as Saint Francis was, we can still see them as God’s beloved children, with the same basic needs as ourselves.
The Overseas Lay Mission program broadened this woman’s understanding of Franciscan mission being rooted in a ministry of presence and accompaniment.
Around the year 64, the city of Rome experienced a devastating fire. Emperor Nero blamed it on the Christians, and a severe persecution followed. Included in the mass murder of Christians were the First Martyrs of the Church. We don’t know their names, but their witness to the faith is certain.
Jesus is still powerful today. He still forgives sins. He still reaches out to the sick. All he requires from us is confidence in his power.
