We Belong to God
Brother David Steindl-Rast
May 11, 2020
Grateful living is a celebration of the universal give-and-take of life, a limitless “yes” to belonging.
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Understanding the Sacrament of Holy Orders
Fr. Don Miller, OFM
May 11, 2020
If the Lord is truly calling a man or a woman to religious life or priesthood, he or she needs to listen and respond not only for the sake of the Church, but also for his or her own happiness and fulfillment. The Sacrament of Holy Orders celebrates this journey.
Miracles: Signs of God’s Presence
Daniel J. Harrington, SJ
May 11, 2020
Jesus was a healer, not as a practitioner of medical science but rather as a miracle worker. The Gospels are full of reports about his miraculous activities. Indeed, almost one third of Mark’s Gospel is devoted to Jesus’ miracles.
Understanding the Sacrament of Baptism
Fr. Don Miller, OFM
May 11, 2020
Having a baby baptized is both an act of faith and a cultural affair. It is both a statement of trust in the goodness of God as well as a family event that can be faith-filled. Baptism is the beginning of a sacred journey.
Understanding the Sacrament of Confirmation
Fr. Don Miller, OFM
May 11, 2020
The Sacrament of Confirmation is not a rite of passage, nor a graduation from religion class, nor a ratification of a personal faith choice. Rather, it’s all about what God is doing for his beloved daughters and sons.
The Franciscan Coat of Arms
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 11, 2020
If you go to any of our Franciscan friaries, churches, or convents, you will almost always find the Franciscan Coat of Arms hanging on a wall or visible over a doorway. This holds true around the world as well as through the centuries.
Flavors of the Bible
Rita Nader Heikenfeld
May 11, 2020
Many of the herbs and spices we use in our traditional Thanksgiving dinner have their roots in biblical days. It’s fun to tell the story of their origin, and it makes for an impromptu Bible lesson. Here are some of those Thanksgiving herbs and spices from biblical times, with tips and recipes for using them
Notes from a Friar: ‘I See His Blood Upon the Rose’
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 11, 2020
This poem is a perfect reminder of God’s great gift of love as revealed through the suffering and rising of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word.
Thoughts on Praying Simply
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
May 11, 2020
Probably one of the most commonly used words in our Catholic faith is prayer.
Forgiveness from One’s Spouse
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
If a person commits adultery and then goes to confession, does that person have to ask forgiveness from his or her spouse?
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