The Holy Ground of Now
Joseph Grant
November 5, 2020
What prevents you from being fully immersed in this moment, the holy ground of “now”?
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Saint Peter Chrysologus
Franciscan Media
November 5
Today we celebrate a Doctor of the Church, Saint Peter Chrysologus, which means “of the golden words.” As bishop of Ravenna, Peter Chrysologus taught and led his diocese, showing them his commitment to the faith and to the Church’s authority. His writings have come down to us as masterful treatments on what we believe.
Battling the Darkness
Kyle Kramer
November 4, 2020
To paraphrase Dante’s famous opening lines from the Inferno, I find myself “within a dark wood where the straight way was lost.”
Faith and Family for November 8: Parable of the Ten Virgins
Faith and Family team
November 4, 2020
This week’s Gospel story recounts Jesus telling the disciples that the Kingdom of Heaven is like 10 virgins going out to meet their bridegrooms.
Saint Charles Borromeo
Franciscan Media
November 4
Saint Charles Borromeo lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and helped with the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Trent. He also reformed the Catholic life of his diocese. Charles Borromeo was a member of the Medici family, but unlike many of his relatives, he devoted his life to the Church.
Disciples of the Prince of Peace
Joseph Grant
November 3, 2020
Pained by opportunities missed, and the many violations of life, still we give thanks.
A Prayer for Peace on Election Day
Rock Travnikar, OFM
November 3, 2020
The weeks leading up to today’s election has been wrought with strife, mistrust, and vitriol. As children of God, we should strive to do better. To be better.
Saint Martin de Porres
Franciscan Media
November 3
Due to racial and social prejudices, Saint Martin de Porres might have grown to be a bitter man, but he did not. Instead, he turned to the needs of others and generously cared for the poor and downcast. He was known for his goodness to, and love of others, regardless of their race.
Take Time to See Clearly
Joseph Grant
November 2, 2020
In this world darkened by despair and deep division, we fumble dimly, to see past self-interest, fears, and endless feuding.
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Franciscan Media
November 2
Following the ancient tradition within the Church of offering prayers for the faithful departed, today we offer our prayers for all of our deceased relatives and friends, trusting in the power of prayer and the infinite mercy of God.