Film Reviews with Sister Rose

Rose Pacatte, FSP November 13, 2020

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews The Trial of the Chicago 7, Boobs: The War on Women’s Breasts, and Over the Moon.

Saint Josaphat dedicated his life to healing the split within the Ruthenian Church. While he made some headway, sadly the division extends to today. But his life and efforts were not in vain, for both influenced many Orthodox Christians to be united with Rome.

Faith and Family for November 15: Parable of Talents

Faith and Family team November 11, 2020

This week’s Gospel reading is about the parable of the talents, in which the servant who buried his talent is admonished, while the one who shared his is praised.

Saint Martin of Tours

Franciscan Media November 11

Saint Martin of Tours is often depicted as a soldier mounted on a horse sharing his cloak with a poor man. He became a monk and then a bishop, but he never lost his love for the poor. He spent a good deal of energy fighting for the Church, and for mercy toward heretics.

Saint Leo the Great

Franciscan Media November 10

Saint Leo the Great held strong convictions about the importance of the Bishop of Rome and of the Church. He viewed the Church as the presence of Christ in the world. Dedicated to building up the Church in all areas, Saint Leo the Great was also a man of deep spiritual convictions.

The Easiest Prayer Ever

James Martin, SJ November 9, 2020

Plenty of people think they don’t pray well. Or that they somehow pray wrong. Or that everyone else has an easier time praying.

Dedication of Saint John Lateran Basilica

Franciscan Media November 9

As the cathedral church of the diocese of Rome, Saint John Lateran Basilica is the cathedral of the pope, the bishop of Rome. Long before the Vatican was constructed, Saint John Lateran was the home of the popes and the focal point for the Church. Saint Francis visited Pope Innocent at the Lateran Palace.

Blessed John Duns Scotus

Franciscan Media November 8

Blessed John Duns Scotus was one of the most influential Franciscans in the worlds of philosophy and theology. He is probably best known for his defense of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Scotus served on the faculties of both Oxford University and the University of Paris.

Saint Didacus

Franciscan Media November 7

Saint Didacus was a Spanish Franciscan known for his spiritual insights and his penitential practices. He was a missionary to the Canary Islands and aided the sick in Rome. His travels and ministries did not distract him from prayer and contemplation.