The Gift of the Saints

Jeff Cavins November 14, 2020

The Church has given us the gift of the saints to show that God does great things in people’s lives.

Saint Gertrude the Great

Franciscan Media November 14

Saint Gertrude, a Benedictine nun, was one of the great mystics of the 13th century. Her form of spirituality was a blend of liturgical and personal prayer rooted in the Scriptures.

God’s Glory in Harmony

Jeff Cavins November 13, 2020

When we are conscious of what God has done in our lives, we develop gratitude.

Although she was born in Italy, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first United States citizen to be canonized. She was sent to the United States by Pope Leo XIII and spent the rest of her life working with Italian immigrants, particularly in New York City and Chicago.

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

Franciscan Media November 12

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.

Where the Lord Calls

Melanie Rigney November 11, 2020

“I propose to go wherever the Lord calls me.” (St. Martin of Tours)

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.