Prayer
St. Francis Makes Bethlehem Real
Jeremy Harrington, OFM
December 22, 2020
I know that the Jesus being born with no fanfare in a cave to a young mother seems almost too wonderful to be true—but it is.
The Two Popes: A Film for Our Divided Age
Stephen Copeland
December 15, 2020
There is a lot of talk these days about unity. Some of it is legit. Some of it is more of a cop-out—a reaction to feeling uncomfortable with tension, which is core to progress.
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Listen for God’s Voice
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
December 10, 2020
There is no child of God’s that does not have the opportunity of hearing God’s voice in some way. Be still and listen.
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The Spiritual Insight of Charlie Brown
Stephen Copeland
December 4, 2020
Charlie Brown’s emotional honesty, intellectual curiosity, and overall bravery—amidst unmet expectations, failure, shame, and humiliation—reflects the spiritual path for each of us.
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‘Let Us Begin Again’: An Advent Invitation
Diane M. Houdek
November 27, 2020
Throughout the season of Advent, we explore the mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus letting go of divine splendor to embrace a human existence.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Advent
Pat McCloskey, OFM
November 27, 2020
Advent, which comes from the Latin word for arrival or coming, is a period of preparation for the birth of our Lord.
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Embracing Wisdom
Joseph Grant
November 24, 2020
Wisdom speaks of and leads to a bigger picture, a deep-seated awareness of wholeness, a sense of oneness, and interconnection.
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