The Gifts of Advent Day 21: Homecoming

Diane M. Houdek December 18, 2021

Being grateful makes us more aware of the people around us, those who have helped us but also those who need our help.

Making Good Trouble

Bruce Epperly December 18, 2021

The late Congressman John Lewis counseled, “Make good trouble, necessary trouble, and redeem the soul of America.” What one way can you make “good trouble” to bring healing to your world?

Day Twenty One: A Catholic Family Advent

Susan Hines-Brigger December 18, 2021

I am always happy to have my friends, family, and children’s friends gathered around—a busy home is a happy home. Sometimes, though, we get too busy and forget to invite those we care about into our lives—and our homes.

Blessed Anthony Grassi

Franciscan Media December 18

Blessed Anthony Grassi had a deep devotion to Our Lady of Loreto from his childhood. He joined the Oratorian Fathers at 17, and was known as a very good student. Struck by lightning at age 29, Anthony was paralyzed for a few days before recovering, and becoming somewhat a changed man.

Sharing the Word for December 18, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk December 18, 2021

There are times when we don’t know what to do. God doesn’t generally send us an angel to lead us, but he always finds a way to point us in the right direction.

The Gifts of Advent Day 20: All Are Welcome

Diane M. Houdek December 17, 2021

The prophets remind us that we are called to live our lives in such a way that the nations will find their way to God through us.

Day Twenty: A Catholic Family Advent

Susan Hines-Brigger December 17, 2021

Recently I saw a slogan that said, “When things aren’t adding up in life, try subtracting.” There is some real wisdom to that.

Saint Hildegard of Bingen

Franciscan Media December 17

Saint Hildegard of Bingen was a remarkable woman who fulfilled many roles in her lifetime. A Benedictine nun, she became a rather well-known mystic whom Pope Eugene III encouraged to write. She ruffled feathers when she moved her monastery to Bingen, and confronted civil as well as ecclesiastical officials.

Sharing the Word for December 17, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk December 17, 2021

Peace is the fullest integration of life’s blessings, the fullest union of the good things of heaven and earth. In the coming of the Lord, justice shall flourish and fullness of peace forever.

The Gifts of Advent Day 19: Simple Presence

Diane M. Houdek December 16, 2021

God’s love and compassion are with us in good times and bad. We might think it’s easier to recognize God’s presence when life is good and happiness fills our spirits.