Sharing the Word for March 11, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 11, 2021

God guides our behavior by the needs of the poor. He leads us in prayer. But we don’t always pay heed to God’s guidance.

Jesus Turned to the Psalms

Maureen O'Brien March 10, 2021

The lesson for us is this, I think—if Jesus turned to the psalms in his deepest hour of pain, why wouldn’t we?

Lent with St. Francis: Cultivate a Peaceful Heart

Diane M. Houdek March 10, 2021

A peaceful attitude can go a long way toward living the message of the Gospel. If we think before we speak or act, we will save ourselves and others a great deal of misunderstanding and heartache.

Faith and Family for March 14: Fourth Sunday of Lent

Susan Hines-Brigger March 10, 2021

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells Nicodemus that everyone who believes in the Son of God will have eternal life.

Sunday Soundbite for March 14, 2021

Greg Friedman, OFM March 10, 2021

In Lent we examine our lives in order to restore our part of the baptismal covenant–our relationship with God in Christ.

What Is Refuge?

Maureen O'Brien March 9, 2021

What exactly is refuge? It’s vastly different than shelter. Refuge is deeper, scarier. The stakes are higher when you need refuge.

Lent with St. Francis: Forgive. Then Forgive Again.

Diane M. Houdek March 9, 2021

Forgiveness is quite possibly the most difficult and yet essential action necessary for anyone living in community. Unless we’re hermits, that includes all of us.

Sharing the Word for March 9, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 9, 2021

Azariah’s prayer is appropriate for us to recall in our season of Lenten repentance. We have no right to God’s care. We can only ask for God’s mercy.

Lent with St. Francis: True Prophets

Diane M. Houdek March 8, 2021

We often find it difficult to recognize the true prophets in our midst. We dismiss them as crackpots and extremists because they make us uncomfortable.