Prayer Changes Our Hearts

Diane M. Houdek March 18, 2021

Pope Francis reminds us that prayer is not about us and the things we do, it’s about our relationship with God.

Lent with St. Francis: How Do Others See Us?

Diane M. Houdek March 18, 2021

Does our outward appearance accurately portray our inner attitude? In some measure, the disciplines of Lent—prayer, fasting, almsgiving—help us to bring these two closer together. But we need to be mindful that we don’t take this too far.

Sharing the Word for March 18, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 18, 2021

By his death on the cross Jesus exercises the role of mediator between us and God. He makes humanity once more pleasing to God.

The Work that Is Ours to Do

Diane M. Houdek March 17, 2021

We know that in our own lives—at home, at work, in school, in various organizations—that the less admirable behaviors can distract from the work at hand.

Lent with St. Francis: The Virtue of Work

Diane M. Houdek March 17, 2021

More and more people work at occupations that make few physical demands. While there will always be jobs that involve manual labor, not everyone can enjoy the satisfaction that comes with seeing a concrete result from physical work.

The Gift of Shared Suffering

Melody Newburn March 17, 2021

This family is grateful that together they have learned to lean into the hard and find good even there.

Sunday Soundbite for March 21, 2021

Greg Friedman, OFM March 17, 2021

Jesus invites his followers to imitate his act of self-giving in the beautiful image of the grain of wheat which dies to allow new life to grow.

Sharing the Word for March 17, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 17, 2021

If God can look out for a whole people he can look out for individuals, too. God will provide for us in ways that do us the most good.

Lent with St. Francis: Do We Like Complaining?

Diane M. Houdek March 16, 2021

Not everyone wants to be well. Too often we become invested in our own weakness, our own sickness. It seems we would rather complain than deal with the responsibility of being healed.