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It is good to celebrate those moments where companionship around the table becomes a form of communion, where fantastic food seals friendships, where our vitality and our spirituality truly “wine and dine” together.
Sit in silence for a few moments. Feel your heart beat and your breath as you inhale and exhale. During this time, there is nothing to accomplish.
In today’s story Daniel describes and interprets the king’s dream. The point is to show Daniel’s wisdom, and that the kingdoms of the Gentiles would all pass away.
Amy Heyd spoke with Franciscan Media about food, faith, and family gatherings during the holidays.
Forgiveness isn’t just about letting our grievances go. Forgiveness is the path to restoring the love that binds us to God and one another.
I know that this term is strongly supported by some Christians and vigorously challenged by others. When did it originate and what does it mean?
The “Book of Daniel” consists partially of stories about Daniel and his friends, and also provides an account of revelations given to Daniel about the future.
Spiritual desire is the longing of the heart for relationship with God that brings happiness and peace. Francis of Assisi was a passionate person, a dreamer, a lover and a person of desire. When he felt his desire filled in hearing the gospel, he found the answer to his deepest longings and changed his life accordingly. He became a follower of Christ. Francis’ life shows us that we must be attentive to our desires if we are to find the fulfillment of our lives in God.
God will not be boxed in. If we take a step back to look, what culturally accepted boxes in our lives could we burst out of using our God-given creativity?
Franciscan evangelical life strives to live in this mystery more deeply through a life of unceasing prayer.
