The Franciscan Saints: Junipero Serra

Robert Ellsberg July 1, 2022

During his time in California, Junipero Serra baptized, confirmed, married, and buried thousands of Native Americans.

We Do Not Suffer Alone

Susan Hines-Brigger July 1, 2022

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.

A statue of St. Junipero Serra sits among flowers outside San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission in Carmel, Calif. The Spanish missionary was canonized by Pope Francis last year under the title of "apostle of California." St. Junipero's feast is July 1. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

Saint Junipero Serra

Franciscan Media July 1

Mission San Gabriel Arcangel in San Gabriel, Calif., is seen in this 2015 file photo. The fourth mission established by St. Junipero Serra caught fire before sunrise July 11, 2020. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

Sharing the Word for July 1, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk July 1, 2022

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.

Loving the Big Bad Wolf

Bruce Epperly June 30, 2022

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.

Sister Meg Earsley

Emily Putzke June 30, 2022

The Overseas Lay Mission program broadened this woman’s understanding of Franciscan mission being rooted in a ministry of presence and accompaniment.

First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

Franciscan Media June 30

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.

Sharing the Word for June 30, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 30, 2022

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.

Faith and Family for July 3: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Faith and Family team June 29, 2022

In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends out 72 disciples on mission. He urges them to bring a message of peace as they announce that the Kingdom of God is at hand.

Saints Peter and Paul

Franciscan Media June 29

We celebrate two great saints today, Saints Peter and Paul. Saint Peter is often considered the Apostle to the Jews and Saint Paul to the Gentiles (based, most probably, on his extensive travels among the Gentiles). Together they witnessed to the budding of Christianity, and both laid down their lives for the faith.

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The Franciscan Saints: Junipero Serra

We Do Not Suffer Alone

Saint Junipero Serra

Loving the Big Bad Wolf

Sister Meg Earsley

First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

Faith and Family for July 3: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saints Peter and Paul

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