God

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Notes from a Friar: God Speaks to All

Jim Van Vurst, OFM April 14, 2023

God can and does communicate in ways we can’t imagine.

Does God Change?

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 24, 2023

God can appear harsh in the Old Testament, compared to the just and merciful God of today. How is this possible?

Reflect Sister Ilia Delio, OSF, writes: “We move toward God because God has first moved toward us—this is the Franciscan path of prayer.” Pray God, it brings reliefto know you will always meet memore than halfway.That I don’t have to strive ...

Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby is displayed on a screen during the General Synod 2023 in London Feb. 9. The Church of England is planning to debate the introduction of liturgy that refers to persons of the Holy Trinity “in a non-gendered way” instead of using male pronouns. (OSV New/Toby Melville, Reuters)

Church of England plans to debate referring to God ‘in a non-gendered way’

OSV News February 14, 2023

The Church of England is planning to debate the introduction of liturgy that refers to persons of the Holy Trinity "in a non-gendered way" instead of using male pronouns.

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Making God Too Small

Jeremy Harrington, OFM January 30, 2023

At the start of any year, I am usually focused on St. Francis of Assisi and his wonderful appreciation of God and the natural world.

Franciscan Inspirations: How Big Is God?

Jim Van Vurst, OFM May 15, 2020

It sounds like a strange question to ask because, by definition, God is infinite.

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Has Anyone Seen God Face-to-Face?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 13, 2020

From the description in Genesis 3:8-24, it does not sound as though Adam and Eve saw God face-to-face. When Moses encountered the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-22), he heard God speak but did not see God.