Saint Anthony Novena Day Six: The Preacher

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 9, 2022

Anthony is linked to finding lost objects. More importantly, many people have found anew a faith that previously seemed lifeless and useless.

I Will Trust in You

Colleen Arnold, MD June 9, 2022

When life takes a turn for the worse it can feel as if God has forgotten us, doesn’t see us, or worst of all, doesn’t love us. If something disrupts your plans today, reinforce your trust in God by silently repeating the phrase, “I trust in you, God,” until your sense of calm is restored.

Saint Ephrem

Franciscan Media June 9

Saint Ephrem was ordained a deacon, but refused ordination to the priesthood. He was a teacher, defender of the faith, and a prolific writer. He refuted many heresies of his day, often through the lyrics of hymns that he wrote.

Sharing the Word for June 9, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 9, 2022

Any antipathy to our neighbor is a capital offense Jesus says, a “federal case.” Moreover, love for our neighbor is practically as important as our worship of God, since on occasion our neighbor’s needs are more important than observing the rules of worship.

Saint Anthony Novena Day Five: The Teacher

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 8, 2022

Anthony’s knowledge of the Scriptures and his ability to apply them to daily life led to an assignment from Francis himself: Anthony should go to Bologna and teach Scripture to the young friars.

Roots and Wings: The Early Years of Solanus Casey

Leo Wollenweber, OFM Cap June 8, 2022

Blessed Solanus Casey’s early life was one of hard work, struggle, and a deep Catholic faith.

Faith and Family for June 12: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Faith and Family team June 8, 2022

This Sunday we mark the feast of the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. Jesus tells the disciples that the Holy Spirit will convey all that he has to tell them.

Saint William of York

Franciscan Media June 8

Saint William of York, born William fitzHerbert, faced great obstacles as Archbishop of York just trying to take hold of his diocese. His ordination as bishop was refused, then it was performed by another bishop but then not recognized by Rome. When he finally took over his diocese, he died within a few months.

Sunday Soundbite for June 12, 2022

Greg Friedman, OFM June 8, 2022

Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit will teach us what we need to know. He says the Spirit works in union with Jesus and with the Father. There is consolation in those words for us as we face the fears and questions of our time in the Church and in the world.

Sharing the Word for June 8, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 8, 2022

Jesus and his teaching–far from undermining the law–bring the law and the prophets to a whole new level of meaning and intensity. Jesus has not come to abolish, but to clarify and to enrich.