Welcome to San Damiano
Kathy Coffey
October 2, 2020
In the spirit of St. Francis, this retreat center opens its doors to refugees.
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A Different Kind of Harvest
David Dault, PhD
October 1, 2020
I live in Chicago, and around this part of the country, October is harvest time. Living in the city, it’s not always so easy to notice. However, every year since we moved here, my family and I have made an effort to get out to the country and enjoy a bit of the fall festivities.
Don’t Be a Single-Issue Voter
Patrick Carolan
October 1, 2020
We are living in a perilous time. Our nation is as divided as it was during the Civil War. We are all affected by crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
A New Encounter with the Psalms
Maureen O'Brien
October 1, 2020
The inspiring words of the Psalms helped me navigate some of life’s biggest challenges.
The Benefits of Meditation
Laurence Freeman, OSB
September 28, 2020
Like the number forty, meditation is found in all the major religious traditions—not, however, as a symbolic idea but as a practice. So what is meditation and what are the benefits?
What Is Holiness Really About?
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
September 25, 2020
The word holiness can have a discouraging effect on people. Some immediately dismiss it, perhaps a bit sadly, since they believe that whatever it is, holiness is way beyond their reach.
A Look at the Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 23, 2020
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis is a deep well of spiritual wisdom. We are wise to visit this well often.
Faith and Family for September 27: Parable of the Two Sons
Faith and Family team
September 23, 2020
READ
MT 21:28-32
Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: “What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said,
‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ He said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.
Sunday Soundbite for September 27, 2020
Greg Friedman, OFM
September 23, 2020
The first son who thought better of his initial refusal and eventually went to work truly carried out his father’s will. Those who sin can change.
Sharing the Word for September 19, 2020
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
September 19, 2020
If we tried to remove all the obstacles to the word in our present lives we would almost certainly find that the soil we offer the Lord is much richer.