
Notes from a Friar: Pope Francis Said What?
You may recall Pope Francis’ statement a couple of years ago concerning God’s love.
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You may recall Pope Francis’ statement a couple of years ago concerning God’s love.

I think about the challenges of living each day with a chronic disease. A big part of my coping is through prayer.

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews The Seagull, Summer 1993, and Beast.

Jesus spoke of the potential of the tiny mustard seed: “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to [this] mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you” (Lk 17:6).

Saint Anthony of Padua is a name that conjures up many ideas and images: some factual, some the stuff of legends, some just plain silly.

Pope Francis is a breath of fresh air. This is a man who, as we’ve seen, takes the time to visit the sick, bless children, embrace the imprisoned.

Two thousand years ago, Mary had a baby. We can relate a few historical facts about both mother and child, but very few.

Loving his wife, being father to their children—these are moments of grace for a prayerful man.

“A solution lies not in one side versus the other, and not in running away from today’s lepers.”

Addiction, depression, music, and faith—all are part of this popular priest’s journey.