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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.
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.
We may not always see God’s punishment inflicted or recognize it as such, but we know that God is a god of justice, and that God’s enemies never have the last word.
The life of Christ is the life of all life––the peace of creation, the justice of humanity and the unity of humankind.
In just six years, Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532-1617) lost his mother, wife, and young children. Who would have blamed the 38-year-old if he had become bitter and angry with God?
