Reel Time with Sister Rose

Rose Pacatte, FSP April 12, 2022

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews “Father Stu,” “The Adam Project,” and “Drive My Car” in our May issue!

Sharing the Word for April 12, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk April 12, 2022

At some time or other all of us have betrayed Jesus. But he has always been willing to take us back–always willing to forgive. For that we owe him our thanks.

The Servant of the Servant of God

Richard Rohr, OFM April 11, 2022

As always, love of Jesus and love of justice for the neighbor are just two different shapes to the One Love.

My God, My God, Why?

Stephen Copeland April 11, 2022

Jesus of Nazareth’s prayer life was not Pollyanna. It was messy, honest, and complex. Even the Son of God experienced the pain of God’s absence.

Saint Stanislaus

Franciscan Media April 11

Saint Stanislaus, the bishop of Kraków, was martyred for denouncing political and social corruption. He became the patron saint of Poland, and remains a popular saint throughout Eastern Europe.

Sharing the Word for April 11, 2022 – Holy Week – Year 2

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk April 11, 2022

In today’s reading, Jesus is at a dinner given by his friends Martha and Mary and Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. The Jewish leaders plan to kill Jesus, and Lazarus too.

The Way Up Is the Way Down

Richard Rohr, OFM April 10, 2022

Humanity in Jesus is free to be human and soulful instead of any false climbing into “Spirit.” This was supposed to change everything, and it still will.

A Change of Habit

Melanie Rigney April 10, 2022

Clare Offreduccio (1194-1253) grew up in a wealthy, devout family, and likely was expected to marry. However, all that changed when she heard Francis of Assisi speak.

Saint Magdalene of Canossa worked in hospitals and among the poor, opened her home as a lodging for girls, started a school, and founded two religious communities. She accomplished all of this without the support of her family.