Sisterhood of Saints: Josephine Bakhita

Melanie Rigney February 8, 2022

St. Josephine Bakhita shows us that mercy and love can conquer the evils of our world.

Radical Amazement

Bruce Epperly February 8, 2022

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel believed that “radical amazement” was at the heart of spirituality. What amazes and inspires you today?

Saint Josephine Bakhita

Franciscan Media February 8

Kidnapped at the age of nine and being too terrified to remember her name, Saint Josephine Bakhita acquired the name “Bakhit” which means “fortunate one.”

Sharing the Word for February 8, 2022

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 8, 2022

There are priorities in religious practice. Some things are more important than others. Jesus is not opposed to religious tradition, except when it is observed without love of God and neighbor.

God Takes Away Our Shame

Richard Rohr, OFM February 7, 2022

God takes away the shame we have by giving us back to ourselves—by giving us God! It doesn’t get any better than that.

Enter Into

Natalie Ryan February 7, 2022

Walking through a doorway means you exit one place and enter into another. You have to be willing to leave the old place in order to enter a new one. You have to be willing to let go so God can work.

Saint Colette

Franciscan Media February 7

Saint Colette is known as a reformer of the Order of Saint Clare. Known as the Colettine Poor Clares, these nuns follow a more primitive rule of Saint Clare and are known for their austerity.

Sharing the Word for February 7, 2022 – Fifth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 2

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 7, 2022

Christ is accessible to us today in many ways. If we are not healed of our ills the problem is not Christ’s but ours for not reaching out to be in touch with him.