Lent with St. Francis: Come Follow Me

Diane M. Houdek February 24, 2021

Not all of us are called to give dramatic, public witness to God’s word. We are all called, however, to live the Gospel in our lives.

Faith and Family for February 28: Second Sunday of Lent

Susan Hines-Brigger February 24, 2021

This week, we hear about Jesus going up on the mountain where he was transfigured before three of his disciples.

Sunday Soundbite for February 28, 2021

Greg Friedman, OFM February 24, 2021

Abraham and God made a commitment. God would make Abraham the father of a great nation. Abraham would be faithful to God in return.

Lent with St. Francis: Our Daily Bread

Diane M. Houdek February 23, 2021

In committing himself to a life of poverty, Francis took seriously the belief that God would provide his daily bread.

Sharing the Word for February 23, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 23, 2021

God’s word is an event. It does something. During Lent God invites us to see his word at work–achieving the end for which he sends it.

Lent with St. Francis: The Least of These

Diane M. Houdek February 22, 2021

Francis knew that he needed to confront something deep within his soul that was keeping him from following Christ. We might pause to ask what fear we need to confront.

Sharing the Word for February 22, 2021 – First Week of Lent – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 22, 2021

The Church chose today’s date to honor St. Peter, father of the church in Rome. Peter’s fatherhood persists in the person of the pope.

Lent with St. Francis: Wrestling with Temptation

Diane M. Houdek February 21, 2021

The message of the Gospel today, like the message of Lent itself, is twofold: “Repent and believe the good news.” We are called to do both.

Lent with St. Francis: We’re All Sinners

Diane M. Houdek February 20, 2021

We find it difficult to admit when we’re wrong, when we’ve sinned. And it seems the more we try to live good Christian lives, the harder it gets to acknowledge how often we fail.