Holy Family Mysteries

Dolores Francis May 30, 2022

A wife and mother offers five new mysteries of the rosary, inspired by family life.

Saint Joan of Arc has been the subject of many plays and books, and her life is riddled with legend. But we know that she was a very spiritual young woman who led the French in battle against the English. In a politically motivated trial, Joan was condemned to death and burned at the stake.

Sharing the Word for May 30, 2022 – Seventh Week of Easter – Year 2

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk May 30, 2022

Sometimes we put too much confidence in the strength of our faith in Jesus. We think we believe, and indeed our faith is real, but it can also be weak. Yet Jesus strengthens our weakness and keeps us in touch with the strength of the Father.

Water’s Many Gifts

Kathy Coffey May 29, 2022

The calming effects of water on the human spirit are well known. Clean water is too precious to take for granted; much of the world thirsts for it, and climate change threatens the water supply for the poorest.

Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat

Franciscan Media May 29

Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat lived in France during the French Revolution. Concerned about the education of children, especially girls, and feeling a call to the religious life, she founded the Society of the Sacred Heart. The sisters worked for the education of the poor and ran boarding schools for the well-to-do.

Sunday Soundbite for May 29, 2022

Greg Friedman, OFM May 29, 2022

At the Last Supper the Lord prays for those who will have to be “in the world.” They are one with Jesus and with the Father. They can expect that the world will not accept them, even as they witness to Jesus there. But they carry the promise of Jesus, that his love will be in them.

Following the Example of St. Francis

Christopher Heffron May 28, 2022

Christ laid the groundwork. St. Francis walked the path. Let’s do our part today: Volunteer, donate, or simply pray for organizations that promote peace and justice.

Venerable Pierre Toussaint

Franciscan Media May 28

Born in Haiti and brought to New York City as a slave, Venerable Pierre Toussaint lived an exemplary Catholic life both before and after gaining his freedom. Married and then widowed, Pierre continued his charitable works well into his elder years.

Sharing the Word for May 28, 2022

Jim Van Vurst, OFM May 28, 2022

We never walk alone as persons of faith. Jesus’ words remind us that what God asks of us, he promises the strength and fortitude to see it through.

Saint Augustine of Canterbury

Franciscan Media May 27

Saint Augustine of Canterbury, a monk, was the first bishop of Canterbury. While he only labored for another eight years after establishing the diocese, his influence lives on. Part of his success, limited though it was, was due to his compassionate approach to the local peoples.