Justice Matters to the Heart of God

Patricia Breen McNeil July 28, 2021

The premise of the psalm refrain “The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor” is how the Lord does not forget, he draws near to us in time of need.

Faith and Family for August 1: Bread of Life

Susan Hines-Brigger July 28, 2021

This week’s Gospel reminds us to focus on Jesus as the bread of life, which feeds us not only physically but, more importantly, spiritually.

Sunday Soundbite for August 1, 2021

Greg Friedman, OFM July 28, 2021

Jesus wants the hungry crowd he has just fed to look beyond the earthly food to “the food that endures for eternal life.” But the people misunderstand the sign.

Sharing the Word for July 28, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk July 28, 2021

Our contact with the Lord is not as awe-inspiring as Moses’ was, yet we do share some measure of godliness when we engage in what a poet refers to as “unremembered acts of kindness and of love.”

Offering Support and Encouragement

Melanie Rigney July 27, 2021

Kuriakose Elias Chavara was barely in his teens when he entered a seminary, and shortly thereafter everyone in his immediate family died of smallpox.

Sharing the Word for July 27, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk July 27, 2021

God’s friendship with Moses persisted. They related to one another as friends. Moses served as intermediary between God and the people.

The Spiritual Perks of Volunteering

Jim Brennan July 26, 2021

Studies cite the physical, mental, and social benefits of volunteering—three ingredients to overall wellness.

Sharing the Word for July 26, 2021 – Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk July 26, 2021

The kingdom of God is still growing, still alive, its energy and power still at work today. It is God’s final embrace of all creation to himself.

Bless This Snack

Carol Ann Morrow July 25, 2021

Jesus seems to have enjoyed dining. At the Last Supper, he elevated breaking bread and passing the cup
to become the sacrament of our spiritual sustenance.

Welcome, Friar Pete!

Susan Hines-Brigger July 25, 2021

When Tom Greene announced his retirement from drawing Pete and Repeat, our staff found itself facing a dilemma: How do you replace a staple of the magazine while also not erasing its legacy?