Stepping-Stones to Holiness

Jim Van Vurst, OFM September 8, 2022

These Scripture passages can serve as stepping-stones to help guide us toward contemplative union with God.

When Jesus says, “Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate,” many people feel inadequate. But reconsider: we have God’s vast power to help us, and we are deeply made to be like God—our parent and creator.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Franciscan Media September 8

Affirming the humanity of Jesus, the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, his mother. While Scripture does not record the birth of Mary, the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James notes the development of Christian piety around Mary’s parents and her birth.

Sharing the Word for September 8, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk September 8, 2022

Today’s Gospel reading gives us the genealogy of Joseph, the legal father of Jesus. Without all those people, and without the cooperation of Joseph, God’s plan of salvation wouldn’t have come to fulfillment.

Human Family, Holy Relationships

Ragan Sutterfield September 7, 2022

Membership to the human family is a reality in which our fates are in common because our life is in common. To save one part, we must save all.

Don’t Stop Knocking

Maureen O'Brien September 7, 2022

When we pray, we ask for help because we need it. May today’s prayer give you the strength to keep seeking.

Catholic School or Not?

Susan Hines-Brigger September 7, 2022

Long before my husband, Mark, and I had kids, we had discussions about whether we wanted to send them to Catholic or public school.

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam

Franciscan Media September 7

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam proved to be a leader who helped others help the poor. He also formed a newspaper to push the cause of justice. In 1833, he founded the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, which continues to the present day.

Sharing the Word for September 7, 2022

Jim Van Vurst, OFM September 7, 2022

Those who are defenseless and without recourse to society’s justice seem to count for nothing. In our own nation we can’t help but see individuals who are counted to be of little value. In reality they are our brothers and sisters.

The People in My Path

Colleen Arnold, MD September 6, 2022

Sometimes we’re so busy and distracted we don’t even notice the people God places in our paths. We miss out on the chance to be his hands and feet in the world.