Special Status Is an Illusion
Laurence Freeman, OSB
February 29, 2020
Special status is an illusion in which we take refuge when things are going well.
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Lent with the Saints: Levi (Matthew) the Tax Collector
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 29, 2020
Isaiah 58:9b–14; Psalm 86:1–2, 3–4, 5–6; Luke 5:27–32
Luke—and Mark—tell us the story of Levi, a tax collector whom Jesus calls as a follower in today’s Gospel passage. Levi promptly throws a party for Jesus. More tax collectors and others show up as well, prompting criticism from the Pharisees and scribes. Their disapproval draws one of Jesus’ most important responses: “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:31–32).
Lent Prepares Us for Disappointment
Laurence Freeman, OSB
February 28, 2020
In a digital age virtual reality seems more convenient than actuality. Whims can be satisfied on the spot.
Lent with the Saints: Sharbel Makhluf
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 28, 2020
Sharbel Makhluf was known for both his fasting and his care for those who sought him out for prayer and blessing.
Physical and Spiritual Are Intertwined
Laurence Freeman, OSB
February 27, 2020
Our five senses and physical life are intricately woven into our spiritual seasons.
Lent with the Saints: Thomas More
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 27, 2020
Thomas More was a scholar, author, lawyer, family man, and chancellor of England.
How Can We Make the Best of this Season?
Laurence Freeman, OSB
February 26, 2020
How can we make the best of this season? Commit more generously and absolutely to twice-daily meditation.
Lent with the Saints: Do You Want to Be a Saint?
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 26, 2020
Joel 2:12–18; Psalm 51:3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 17; 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2; Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18
A Deep Wound
Pat McCloskey, OFM
February 26, 2020
How could God take my precious son at age 43 and yet allow rotten people who have stopped believing in God to keep on living? My son was a great Catholic and spent eight years in Catholic schools.
Film Reviews with Sister Rose
Rose Pacatte, FSP
February 26, 2020
Bombshell
In August 2015, Fox newscaster Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron) becomes ill as she prepares to moderate the Republican debate. Fox News CEO Roger Ailes (John Lithgow), who favors conspiracy theories, thinks she may have been poisoned. Kelly is criticized after asking then-candidate Donald J. Trump about his past sexist remarks and if a man of his temperament should be elected president. He begins to tweet insulting remarks about her—and others follow suit.