Novena to Saint Clare | Day Eight: Honoring Our Talents
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 9, 2022
Whenever Francis struggled with the direction of his mission and vocation, Clare provided him with insight and encouragement.
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It Takes Courage
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
August 9, 2022
“Joseph of Arimathea, secretly a disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus”—John 19:38a. The horror of the crucifixion was overwhelming. Joseph’s desire to properly bury Jesus overcame his desire for covertness.
Sister Marie Lucey, OSF
Patrick Carolan
August 9, 2022
After 60 years, Sister Marie is still working hard for justice and peace.
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Franciscan Media
August 9
The story of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross begins with her life as Edith Stein, a noted philosopher raised in the Jewish faith. Her studies led Edith to the Catholic Church and to becoming a Carmelite nun. She died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz in 1942.
Sharing the Word for August 9, 2022
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
August 9, 2022
Jesus is the Father’s perfect image of a shepherd who actually laid down his life for his sheep. A person’s true value rests not on any external thing, but on his or her realizing that God made us all in his image and likeness.
Novena to Saint Clare | Day Seven: Embrace the Quiet
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 8, 2022
In her way, Saint Clare reminds us that we should all step away from the hustle and bustle of our lives once in a while.
God Cares About Our Physical Health
Bond Strong
August 8, 2022
“Jesus has the power not only to heal, but to forgive sins; he has come to heal the whole man, soul and body; he is the physician the sick have need of.”
The Reality of Climate Anxiety
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 8, 2022
There is a wide range of definitions for climate anxiety. The one thing that all of the reports and articles agree upon, though, is that it’s real, and it’s not going away anytime soon.
Saint Dominic
Franciscan Media
August 8
Saint Dominic became aware that the preacher had to practice what he preached and connect with the people of God. He and a few Cistercians formed what was the beginning of the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans.
Sharing the Word for August 8, 2022 – Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 2
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
August 8, 2022
We too, have–and will have–suffering in our life and death. It’s part of our human existence and we have to receive it as such. If Jesus suffered and died, how can we expect our personal history to be any different?
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