The Poverty Mentality
Heather King
May 12, 2020
We can leave ourselves with too little money to share by overspending, over-sharing, over-giving. Compulsive generosity can result in its own kind of poverty.
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How Can Anyone Pray ‘Always’?
Richard Rohr, OFM
May 12, 2020
Over the centuries, the word prayer has been distorted and trivialized.
Franciscan Inspirations: ‘On the Way,’ Gratefully
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 12, 2020
In America, most of us have friendly relations with other Christians. We work on community projects and services together or have interfaith ministerial associations. We are grateful for how much we share in the Scriptures, beliefs, and values.
‘What Do You Think of Me, Lord?’
Colleen C. Mitchell
May 12, 2020
The goal of prayer is to draw us into relationship with Christ. The core of prayer is a growing intimacy with our God. We all pray differently, each of us reflecting the image of God differently in our spirits and connecting with him in our unique way.
St. Francis and His Canticle of the Creatures
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 12, 2020
We all owe a great debt to St. Francis of Assisi and to his Canticle of the Creatures for leading us to the conviction that all brother and sister creatures make up one family under God’s loving care.
Franciscan Inspirations: The Assumption of Mary
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
May 12, 2020
The doctrine of Mary’s Assumption is based on something called a theological conclusion. The Scriptures contain indirect references to the concept of the Assumption, even if the word itself isn’t used.
Jesus’ Mighty Deeds
John R. Barker, OFM
May 12, 2020
There is nothing more fundamental to the Christian faith than the belief that God heals.
Advent Wreath: A Popular Symbol
Susan Hines-Brigger
May 12, 2020
One of the most recognizable Catholic symbols of the Advent season is the Advent wreath.
Substituting for the Gloria
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
For the past few years, from midnight Christmas through Epiphany, the director of music in our parish has elected to use “Angels We Have Heard on High” instead of the Gloria. What is proper in this regard?
Donating to Light the Sanctuary Candle
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
My parish church has recently begun the practice of accepting money to have the sanctuary candle lit in memory of deceased parishioners. The donation is $10 for the week. Is this an acceptable practice? Several people believe this should not take place.