The Least of These

Diane M. Houdek February 22, 2021

We have an obligation as Christians to make sure we don’t settle for having merely our own needs met.

Lent with St. Francis: The Least of These

Diane M. Houdek February 22, 2021

Francis knew that he needed to confront something deep within his soul that was keeping him from following Christ. We might pause to ask what fear we need to confront.

Sharing the Word for February 22, 2021 – First Week of Lent – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk February 22, 2021

The Church chose today’s date to honor St. Peter, father of the church in Rome. Peter’s fatherhood persists in the person of the pope.

What Do Temptations Teach Us?

Richard Rohr, OFM February 21, 2021

I see the three temptations as the primal and universal temptations that all humans must face before they dare take on any kind of power—as Jesus is about to do.

Lent with St. Francis: Wrestling with Temptation

Diane M. Houdek February 21, 2021

The message of the Gospel today, like the message of Lent itself, is twofold: “Repent and believe the good news.” We are called to do both.

Be Kind!

Richard Rohr, OFM February 20, 2021

Isaiah tries to describe what a just people and country would look like if they fasted from the right things.

Lent with St. Francis: We’re All Sinners

Diane M. Houdek February 20, 2021

We find it difficult to admit when we’re wrong, when we’ve sinned. And it seems the more we try to live good Christian lives, the harder it gets to acknowledge how often we fail.