God Is Not Afraid of Mistakes

Richard Rohr, OFM February 6, 2022

God is not afraid of mistakes, it seems. God knows that God can turn everything around—into good.

Saint Paul Miki and Companions

Franciscan Media February 6

A Jesuit Brother and native of Japan, Saint Paul Miki and Companions were martyred for preaching their belief in Jesus.

God in the Ordinary Experiences

Richard Rohr, OFM February 5, 2022

Experience the revelation of God in ordinary and daily life. Recall and reflect on moments of encountering God’s presence in everyday experiences.

One of the four virgin martyrs celebrated in the Catholic calendar of saints, Saint Agatha was arrested during the persecution of Decius in 251. Tortured for her beauty and tempted to violate her chastity, Agatha was eventually martyred.

Sharing the Word for February 5, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 5, 2022

Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for the people because they were like sheep without a shepherd. They saw and pursued in Jesus what sheep see and pursue in their shepherd.

Saint Joseph of Leonissa

Franciscan Media February 4

Saint Joseph of Leonissa was known for his austerity of life and single-minded commitment to preaching. Arrested and warned to change his ways, Joseph returned to his former behavior and was re-arrested and condemned to die. He escaped, however, and continued a life of preaching.

Sharing the Word for February 4, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 4, 2022

The story of the death of John the Baptist is meant to serve as a prelude to the story of Jesus’ death. It’s meant to provide an example of what happens to people who present themselves as spokesmen for God.

Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back

Richard Rohr, OFM February 3, 2022

The genius of the biblical revelation is that it doesn’t just give us the conclusions; it gives us both the process of getting there and the inner and outer authority to trust that process.

‘A Very Complicated Tree’

Maureen O'Brien February 3, 2022

As you say a prayer for all those in distress today, open your heart as wide as you can. Let your prayer grow and grow, touching all the branches of our common tree.

Saint Blaise

Franciscan Media February 3

Popularly known as the saint who protects from ailments of the throat, Saint Blaise was a bishop and martyr of the fourth century. We know little else about him, except that he suffered persecution even after the Edict of Toleration was to have freed the Roman world for worship.