Pray, Pray, Pray

Melanie Rigney February 12, 2022

You may never have heard of Sister Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart (1877-1952), and that’s likely the way this Indian saint wanted it.

Saint Apollonia is the patron saint of dentists because her teeth were knocked out by an angry mob. Hardly the way we would wish a dentist to extract our teeth, but Saint Apollonia certainly evidenced great courage in her defiance of those who were attacking Christians.

Sharing the Word for February 12, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 12, 2022

In the midst of the wilderness Jesus provides his people with more abundant nourishment than they can handle. We know that the Lord’s gifts to us are abundant too. And we know that we owe him our thanks.

Mary’s Messenger

Patricia Breen McNeil February 11, 2022

It is striking to me that in all Marian apparitions, the people Our Lady chooses to appear to are often children—simple and humble.

I’m Praying for You

Susan Hines-Brigger February 11, 2022

“You’re in my thoughts and prayers.” “I’ll be praying for you.” How many times have we heard people say those words or said them ourselves? We often say them as a way to bring comfort to someone in need when there is nothing else we can do to help or fix something.

Sharing the Word for February 11, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 11, 2022

The narratives from today’s Gospel teach us that Jesus took care of all kinds of people and that his interventions took place in all sorts of ways.

7 Easy Tips for Personal Prayer

Ronald Rolheiser, OMI February 10, 2022

How do we move beyond our busyness and listen to God’s voice?

Accepting Your Acceptance

Stephen Copeland February 10, 2022

The great philosopher and theologian Paul Tillich once wrote about the profound inner movement of “accepting your own acceptance.” God loves us as we are, not as we should be.

Saint Scholastica

Franciscan Media February 10

Family ties and religious obligations may affect one another, but they are not necessarily opposed. Saint Scholastica’s relationship with her brother Saint Benedict, is a good example.

Sharing the Word for February 10, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 10, 2022

Jesus’ primary mission was to his own people. Others were to benefit from the ministry of Jesus, but only later. Still today Jesus loves and takes care of those in need.