Sharing the Word for November 24, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk November 24, 2021

God calls every earthly king to accounting. He brings the mighty to justice before him. No earthly power lasts forever.

Food & Gratitude

Susan Muto November 23, 2021

It is good to celebrate those moments where companionship around the table becomes a form of communion, where fantastic food seals friendships, where our vitality and our spirituality truly “wine and dine” together.

Hardwired for Compassion

Kathy Coffey November 23, 2021

Sit in silence for a few moments. Feel your heart beat and your breath as you inhale and exhale. During this time, there is nothing to accomplish.

Sharing the Word for November 23, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk November 23, 2021

In today’s story Daniel describes and interprets the king’s dream. The point is to show Daniel’s wisdom, and that the kingdoms of the Gentiles would all pass away.

Saints at the Dinner Table

Christopher Heffron November 22, 2021

Amy Heyd spoke with Franciscan Media about food, faith, and family gatherings during the holidays.

Restoring Relationships

Clifford Hennings, OFM November 22, 2021

Forgiveness isn’t just about letting our grievances go. Forgiveness is the path to restoring the love that binds us to God and one another.

Sharing the Word for November 22, 2021 – Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk November 22, 2021

The “Book of Daniel” consists partially of stories about Daniel and his friends, and also provides an account of revelations given to Daniel about the future.

No Boxes in the Kingdom

Bond Strong November 21, 2021

God will not be boxed in. If we take a step back to look, what culturally accepted boxes in our lives could we burst out of using our God-given creativity?

Sharing the Word for November 20, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk November 20, 2021

We may not always see God’s punishment inflicted or recognize it as such, but we know that God is a god of justice, and that God’s enemies never have the last word.

Opening the Door

Melanie Rigney November 19, 2021

In just six years, Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532-1617) lost his mother, wife, and young children. Who would have blamed the 38-year-old if he had become bitter and angry with God?