Saint Francis and the Crib
Murray Bodo, OFM
May 10, 2020
Christmas was 15 days away. Saint Francis was staying at a hermitage at Fonte Columbo.
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Understanding the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Fr. Don Miller, OFM
May 10, 2020
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick used to be called “the Last Rites” or “Extreme Unction” because the usual recipient was a dying person. Many Catholics still carry cards or wear medals so that, if they are in an accident, a priest is called to administer the sacrament.
St. Francis and the Incarnation
John Quigley, OFM
May 10, 2020
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226) was an enthusiastic champion of Christmas, the birthday of his leader and Lord.
Story of the Sacred Heart
Fr. Don Miller, OFM
May 10, 2020
Devotion to the heart pierced on Calvary is nearly as old as Christianity, but it has undergone many changes over the centuries.
St. Francis and His Artisans of Peace
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 10, 2020
The peace that Francis showed with birds, wolves, lambs, larks, and worms reminded his contemporaries that Adam and Eve lived in total harmony with all creatures before they were sent from the Garden of Eden.
Forgotten Women of the New Testament
Mary Ann Getty, PhD
May 10, 2020
They were integral in the life of the early Church. Get to know some of these holy heroines.
St. Francis and the Cross of Christ
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
May 10, 2020
When we look at the mystery of Jesus, this evokes quite a different sense of the divine.
Learning from St. Teresa of Calcutta
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 10, 2020
When she was declared a saint, did Mother Teresa strut around heaven and rub it in that she has been officially recognized whereas most of the other souls there have not? Unlikely. We formally recognize saints not for their benefit, but for ours.
Seven Things Catholics Should Know about Divorce
Susan K. Rowland
May 10, 2020
Divorced Catholics long for understanding and acceptance. Here’s how the Church can help.
Psalm 22: Feeling Forsaken
Michael D. Guinan, OFM
May 10, 2020
Each year during Holy Week we Christians stand once again near the cross and hear Jesus’ cry anew. Unlike those described in the Gospel, though, we know exactly what he said and we recognize it as the opening verse of Psalm 22.
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