Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Franciscan Media
August 20
Wanting to be a simple monk in the quiet of a monastery, Bernard of Clairvaux was called instead to be a very active member of the Church in his day.
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Sharing the Word for August 20, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
August 20, 2022
Our prayers and religious practices must be consistent with the beliefs that we say we hold. They must not be merely external observances. But at the same time belief without appropriate practice is meaningless.
Welcoming Sinners
Bruce Epperly
August 19, 2022
Following Jesus, I will transcend my judgments and the mores of society to see the holiness in each person. I will view each person–even those whom I tend to marginalize–as God’s beloved children, worthy of my respect even when I must challenge their politics or behaviors.
Saint John Eudes
Franciscan Media
August 19
Saint John Eudes was a noted preacher and confessor. He founded several seminaries because he saw the need for clerical formation. He also founded a couple of religious communities to address other needs that he saw. Saint John had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Sharing the Word for August 19, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
August 19, 2022
God is not a faceless, impersonal force but a loving father. Our neighbor is not just one more creature but a precious person. We ourselves are not just servants but God’s beloved children.
Notes from a Friar: Life Everlasting
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
August 18, 2022
I see heaven as one infinitely loving gathering of God’s people…one that will never end.
Be True to Yourself
Melanie Rigney
August 18, 2022
Spanish De La Salle Brother Jaime Barbal was forced to give up teaching Latin because of his hearing deterioration. When he was arrested during the Spanish Civil War his attorneys encouraged him not to mention being a religious brother. But Jaime refused and was executed by a firing squad.
Saint Louis of Toulouse
Franciscan Media
August 18
Born into royalty and headed for the throne of his father, Saint Louis of Toulouse renounced his status, became a Franciscan, and was named a bishop. It was during the years that he was held hostage and under the tutelage of the Friars, that Saint Louis began to realize his call to something other than the throne.
Sharing the Word for August 18, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
August 18, 2022
God’s plan is not addressed to a few special people. It is offered to everybody–good and bad, rich and poor. If the invitation is rejected at first it is offered again. God is not content until the places are full.
The Simple, Sublime Faith of Children
Jeremy Harrington, OFM
August 17, 2022
Children see things simply, speaking directly because their honesty comes from their hearts and is totally sincere. This is especially true in their relationships with God.
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