Faith and Family for June 20: Calming of the Sea

Susan Hines-Brigger June 16, 2021

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus calms the stormy sea and questions the disciples as to why they were afraid.

Sunday Soundbite for June 20, 2021

Greg Friedman, OFM June 16, 2021

In today’s First Reading God asks Job to think about the power of the sea and its waves. That power, God says, is kept in check by God’s greater power!

Sharing the Word for June 16, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 16, 2021

Free and cheerful giving results in our becoming able to give still more. Our generosity will produce gratitude to God on the part of those who benefit from it.

St. Francis and His Dreams

Hilarion Kistner, OFM June 15, 2021

Francis dreamed of glory on the battlefield. He got his wish—in a sense. He became a knight of Christ and “the herald of the great King.”

Facing Grief

Susan Hines-Brigger June 15, 2021

We will all suffer from grief at some point in our lives. At times it can feel like an all-encompassing, heavy blanket. Other times it may feel a bit lighter.

Sharing the Word for June 15, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 15, 2021

The ability to give–the desire to give to others–is itself a gift. How generous am I to my brothers and sisters? Why?

In speaking of South African women protesting the injustice of apartheid, poet June Jordan asserted that we are the ones we have been waiting for. Take time to look at your community and ask God for guidance for your justice-seeking.