Let There Be Light

Diane M. Houdek December 16, 2021

Jesus told us that we’re the light of the world, and do we ever take him seriously when we’re celebrating his birth!

The Gifts of Advent Day 19: Simple Presence

Diane M. Houdek December 16, 2021

God’s love and compassion are with us in good times and bad. We might think it’s easier to recognize God’s presence when life is good and happiness fills our spirits.

Waiting with Openness

Patricia Breen McNeil December 16, 2021

Trust in the slow work of God. If we try to control our lives, we will never be at peace. Wait with openness and unclench your fists. Receive fully what God has for you without grasping.

Day Nineteen: A Catholic Family Advent

Susan Hines-Brigger December 16, 2021

Angels play a pretty big part in the Christmas story: They announce to Mary that she will be the mother of Jesus, they share the news of Mary’s pregnancy with Joseph, and they announce Jesus’ birth to the shepherds.

Blessed Honoratus Kozminski

Franciscan Media December 16

Blessed Honoratus Kozminski was born in 1829 and died in 1916. A Capuchin Franciscan, he founded many religious congregations for laypeople, and wrote many volumes of sermons and ascetical theology. A true son of the Church, he showed many signs of humility, including accepting his removal from all leadership roles in the communities he had founded.

Sharing the Word for December 16, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk December 16, 2021

All of us have experienced times of trial, periods of testing when we were plunged into sadness. But God always rescues us and leads us into a dawn of dancing.

The Fire of Love Will Set the Earth Ablaze

Ilia Delio, OSF December 15, 2021

Franciscan prayer, lived to its full, is to set the human heart on fire.

The Gifts of Advent Day 18: You Have Gifts to Offer

Diane M. Houdek December 15, 2021

The more we recognize our abundance, the more we want everyone to have that experience of grace and giftedness.

Listen For Angels

Melanie Rigney December 15, 2021

Joseph’s love for Mary and Jesus began in his obedience to God. When angels told him to take Mary into his home, flee Bethlehem for Egypt, and then leave for Nazareth, Joseph did so without questioning.

Faith and Family for December 19: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Susan Hines-Brigger December 15, 2021

As we near the end of Advent, in this week’s Gospel, we hear the story of Mary–very pregnant with Jesus–visiting her cousin Elizabeth, who is also with child.