Sharing the Word for March 24, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 24, 2022

Jesus couldn’t satisfy his enemies by argument because they didn’t want to be persuaded by him. How open am I to persuasion by the Lord?

A Patron Saint for Hope

Patricia Breen McNeil March 23, 2022

St. Martha of Bethany’s patronage includes single women and cooks. On one occasion, she prepares the meal for Jesus and possibly other guests. However, Martha’s greatest glory is her simple yet strong statement of faith in Jesus after her brother’s death.

Faith and Family for March 27: Fourth Sunday in Lent

Faith and Family team March 23, 2022

This week we hear the well-known Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, in which the father embraces his son who has returned, much to the dismay of his other son.

Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo

Franciscan Media March 23

Prominent in the history of the Catholic Church in Peru, Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo supported the rights of the native people. He was nominated to be Archbishop of Lima, Peru, by King Philip II of Spain. Not even a priest at the time, Turibius protested the assignment, but to no avail. He was ordained a bishop and sent to Peru.

Sunday Soundbite for March 27, 2022

Greg Friedman, OFM March 23, 2022

The Gospel story today is the familiar one of the prodigal son, better titled “The Father Who Couldn’t Forget.” There our God is portrayed as the parent who waited day after day for his errant child to return.

Sharing the Word for March 23, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 23, 2022

As Jesus’ ministry evolves it will become clear that he offers his followers nothing less than participation in the life of God. This was more than the Jewish leaders could handle. So they set out to kill him.

Be a Good Ancestor

Bruce Epperly March 22, 2022

Be mindful of your interactions today. Enjoy the day, rejoice in its beauty, and add beauty to the world one act at a time. Who needs your love today?

Saint Nicholas Owen

Franciscan Media March 22

Saint Nicholas Owen was a creative builder who helped the persecuted Catholic priests of England find hiding places. Because of his important work, the fact that he joined the Jesuits was held secret. Arrested a final time in 1606, Nicholas Owen was tortured and killed.

Sharing the Word for March 22, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 22, 2022

You can’t be forgiven if you don’t forgive. When we stand before God asking for forgiveness, we have to be able to show how we ourselves have been forgiving.

Blessed John of Parma

Franciscan Media March 21

Blessed John of Parma lived at a crucial time in the Franciscan Order and the Church. Saint Francis’ followers were in need of reorganization and the Church was in schism. Blessed John helped with both issues.