Quotes from St. Francis of Assisi

Franciscan Media January 19, 2022

As St. Thomas More is “a man for all seasons,” St. Francis of Assisi is a man for all ages.

Forces of Liberation

Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg January 19, 2022

Archbishop Oscar Romero was known for his striking homilies that were broadcasted on the radio in El Salvador. He often highlighted the plight of the poor and the marginalized.

Faith and Family for January 23: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Susan Hines-Brigger January 19, 2022

In this week’s Gospel, the apostle Luke says that he will write down the events of Jesus’ life. He then proceeds to tell the story of Jesus’ visit to the synagogue where he read aloud the words of the prophet Isaiah.

Saint Fabian

Franciscan Media January 19

Be careful of birds landing on your head. That happened to Saint Fabian, and it was taken as a sign that he should be elected pope. So he was. And he served for 14 years until he was martyred in 250.

Sunday Soundbite for January 23, 2022

Greg Friedman, OFM January 19, 2022

The presence of God in the Word is one of three ways God is present at each Eucharist. We are most familiar with the divine presence in the consecrated bread and wine. God is also present in the gathered assembly.

Sharing the Word for January 19, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk January 19, 2022

Now that Jesus has treated the Pharisees with public disdain because of their lack of concern for the afflicted man, they want to get rid of Jesus and his claims once and for all.

Faithful Democracy Needs You

Patrick Carolan & Brian McLaren January 18, 2022

Every faith leader needs to join together to heal our wounded nation by speaking with conviction against all attempts to sabotage elections.

The Practice of Patience

Colleen Arnold, MD January 18, 2022

One morning I watched a snowy egret. She stood patiently in the shallow water of the sound—nearly motionless for almost an hour.

Saint Charles of Sezze

Franciscan Media January 18

Like many people, Saint Charles of Sezze thought he knew what God wanted, only to find out that he was mistaken. Instead of going to India as a missionary, Saint Charles settled in Rome where he cooked and cared for the friary and friary chapel. While being simple, Saint Charles was no simpleton as is obvious from his life story.

Sharing the Word for January 18, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk January 18, 2022

Jesus says what his followers are doing in picking and eating grain on the Sabbath is acceptable because he himself, the Son of Man and the Lord of the Sabbath, says so.