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.
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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.
Living with Clenched Fists
Albert Haase, OFM
September 27, 2022
The sin of greed arises from the belief that God cannot be trusted to take care of my needs and so I horde and hide the essentials of daily living. Greed’s antidote is trust in God and charity toward others.
Keeping Our Kids Safe
Susan Hines-Brigger
September 27, 2022
This past July, as I watched the horrifying events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, play out, I was once again horrified, heartbroken, and outraged. No child, no parent deserves to ever have to endure such a situation.
Saint Vincent de Paul
Franciscan Media
September 27
The experience and needs of the poor turned Saint Vincent de Paul’s heart and energies to a life of care and compassion. A grumpy man by nature—and by his own admission–Vincent became a gentle and loving servant of the oppressed. The Saint Vincent de Paul Society carries on his work in many parishes today.
Sharing the Word for September 27, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
September 27, 2022
The finality of seeking annihilation for those who are hostile to us is precisely what makes it attractive. But God isn’t that way. He is patient, longsuffering, forgiving. And he expects us to be the same.