
Lent with St. Francis: Learning to See
We see light instead of darkness, and in that light we discover a side of ourselves that we thought we had lost. We look with new eyes on the people around us and see how they, too, are children of God.
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We see light instead of darkness, and in that light we discover a side of ourselves that we thought we had lost. We look with new eyes on the people around us and see how they, too, are children of God.

God guides our behavior by the needs of the poor. He leads us in prayer. But we don’t always pay heed to God’s guidance.

A U.S. government forensic team announced March 4 it has identified the remains of Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, who was an Army chaplain and died in a Chinese prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War.

Not all of us are called to give dramatic, public witness to God’s word. We are all called, however, to live the Gospel in our lives.

St. Josephine Bakhita forgave her enslavers because she understood something they could not: Love will always conquer hatred.

Recognizing their welcome of and witness to Christ, Pope Francis has approved changing the liturgical feast of St. Martha to include her sister and brother, Mary and Lazarus, on the church’s universal calendar of feast days.

February is Black History Month in the United States. As such, it’s a great time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the Catholic Church.

When we go to confession, we feel a bit ashamed.

Today’s feast offers an opportunity to renew our awareness of our friends in the Lord. The encouragement and support we receive from them are an important element in our service of the Lord.

Stressed over the state of the country and our world? Forget the quick fixes. Take your pain to God.