Grasping the Secret of the Cross
Ronald Rolheiser, OMI
April 7, 2022
Grasping the secret of the cross is not something we do once and for all.
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Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Franciscan Media
April 7
Probably best known as the patron of many Christian Brothers’ schools, Saint John Baptist de La Salle originally had no intention of working with youth or founding a religious community. He saw himself as a comfortable diocesan priest. But God had other plans, and Saint John responded wholeheartedly.
Sharing the Word for April 7, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 7, 2022
Today’s responsorial refrain highlights God’s faithfulness. The promises God made are fulfilled differently now than they were at the beginning, but the Lord is still with us faithfully and forever.
Don’t Harden Your Hearts
Richard Rohr, OFM
April 6, 2022
Most Christians would probably be slow to admit that by these criteria almost all of us would have opposed Jesus.
Gifted With Enthusiasm
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
April 6, 2022
I like the idea of an enthused God. It stands in meaningful contrast to the stern judgmental Old Testament God of my youth. I lack the gift of enthusiasm but witness it through some loved ones blessed with that gift.
Faith and Family for April 10: Palm Sunday
Faith and Family team
April 6, 2022
This week, we enter into Holy Week with the celebration of Palm Sunday. In the Gospel, we recount the narrative of Jesus’ passion and death.
Archbishop from Assisi brings first-class relic of Blessed Acutis to US
OSV News
April 6, 2022
Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi, Italy, brought a first-class relic of Blessed Carlos Acutis to a Catholic high school on Long Island April 4 as he began a five-day tour with the relic.
Saint Crescentia Hoess
Franciscan Media
April 6
The story of Saint Crescentia Hoess is a twist on the story of rags to riches. Born into material poverty, she eventually rose to true spiritual wealth. But not without many obstacles, including a number of physical ailments.
Sunday Soundbite for April 10, 2022
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 6, 2022
Luke remains consistent to the characteristics he’s highlighted all through his Gospel. He especially depicts Jesus’ concern for those on the margins of society–shown as the Lord heals in the Garden, comforts the weeping women, forgives his executioners, and welcomes the repentant thief.
Sharing the Word for April 6, 2022
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 6, 2022
Jesus liberates us and makes us God’s children. And if the Father of Jesus is our father, nothing can enslave us.
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