Faith Is a Leap into God’s Love

Richard Rohr, OFM April 1, 2022

Faith is the leap into the water, now with the lived experience that there is One who can and will catch you—and lead you where you need to go!

Breathing Exercises

Natalie Ryan April 1, 2022

Take five to 10 minutes today to breathe in slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. Breathe in God’s love and breathe out God’s life.

Saint Hugh of Grenoble proves that you can’t run away from your problems—even if you run to a monastery. Saint Hugh tried it, and the Pope called him back to his diocese. Once he settled down, Saint Hugh did great things.

Sharing the Word for April 1, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk April 1, 2022

Today’s psalm reading speaks of God’s care for the brokenhearted. The Lord saves those who are crushed in spirit. God watches over the just. The sufferings of God’s servants are always of concern to him.

Mercy Falls Like Rain

Richard Rohr, OFM March 31, 2022

Forgiveness is constant from God’s side, which should become a calm, joyous certainty on our side. Mercy received will be mercy passed on.

Adjusting the Lens

Kathy Coffey March 31, 2022

The way we see others is determined by the lens through which we look. Perhaps a previous experience shades this one, or the other person is influenced by some other event or action, not necessarily mine.

Saint Stephen of Mar Saba

Franciscan Media March 31

Saint Stephen of Mar Saba, the nephew of Saint John Damascene, became acquainted with monastic life at the age of 10.

Sharing the Word for March 31, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 31, 2022

Testimony to the authenticity of Jesus’ ministry is provided by the works that Jesus performs in the lives of individual Christians, as well as through the manifold action of the Church. There are plenty of grounds for believing in Jesus.

God of Spirit and Truth

Richard Rohr, OFM March 30, 2022

You can hear Jesus’ excitement at the possibilities. Why? Partly because it is all happening now!

Nobody Special?

Melanie Rigney March 30, 2022

To the world, St. Bernadette Soubirous didn’t seem like anyone special. But Bernadette proved her faith with her unwavering witness under intense questioning by civil and clerical authorities.