Don’t Toss in the Towel!
Albert Haase, OFM
April 30, 2022
I’m weary, and I have nothing to show for my spiritual progress. It can be overcome through persistence, fidelity, and spiritual practice.
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The Purest Love
María Ruiz Scaperlanda
April 30, 2022
The best way I can describe grandparenting is to say that it is the purest version of God’s love that I can experience this side of heaven.
Saint Pius V
Franciscan Media
April 30
Pope Saint Pius V, a Dominican, was the one responsible for the implementation of the results of the Council of Trent—no easy task. Refusing to remove his Dominican habit, he is also responsible for the tradition that popes wear white. His Dominican training and spirituality were great helps in his efforts to reform the Church.
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Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 30, 2022
Jesus has just fed a hungry multitude. Now he presents himself in power walking on the water, yet he is concerned for his disciples: “Do not be afraid.”
St. Catherine of Siena: The Feisty Dominican
Barbara Beckwith
April 29, 2022
Catherine of Siena preached a message of peace and forgiveness. Her message is one of hope, especially for our Church.
Everyday Pilgrims
Bond Strong
April 29, 2022
There is a danger in limiting the pilgrim mindset to grand moments of international travel. In reality, driving to Mass on Sunday, a trip to a local shrine, or visiting a monastery can all have great spiritual value if we remain aware of God’s presence.
Saint Catherine of Siena
Franciscan Media
April 29
Saint Catherine of Siena was a Third Order Dominican known for her contemplation and prayer—as well as her involvement in Church and civil affairs. During the time when there were two and three popes each claiming the papacy, Saint Catherine sided with Pope Urban VI. She was named a Doctor of the Church in 1970.
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Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 29, 2022
Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena
April 29, 2022
Daily Reading from the USCCB: John 6:1-15
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Remembering St. Gianna
Christopher Heffron
April 28, 2022
St. Gianna Beretta Molla refused to sacrifice the life of her unborn child to save her own. After the birth of a healthy baby, Gianna developed an infection and died at age 40. She exhibited a kind of selfless love that all mothers innately understand.
Saint Peter Chanel
Franciscan Media
April 28
A Marist priest and the first martyr of the South Pacific, Saint Peter Chanel worked on the island of Futuna. Struggling and having little success in his evangelization efforts with the local people, Peter Chanel eventually was awakened on April 28 and clubbed to death in his home. Within two years of his death, the whole island had become Catholic.
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