Br. Casey’s latest video, “Confidence” ~ Lent is upon us, a time of prayer, reflection, and unity with God. But sometimes we miss important aspects of this holy season while we are in the midst of it.
Read MoreLent with St. Francis, 2017: Meditations and Prayers for Each Day of Lent was very popular and we completely ran out. We asked you to share your thoughts about the booklet. Mark Carroll, Secular Franciscan from Bay Village…
Read MoreLet the Franciscans guide you through Lent. ~ So many people wanted the popular pocket-size booklet, Lent with St. Francis, 2017: Meditations and Prayers for Each Day of Lent, that we ran out! But you can read the electronic version…
Read MoreMusings from Fr. Dave Palm Sunday With today’s liturgies, we begin the most sacred time of our church year: Holy Week begins, blending into the Sacred Triduum (Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday.) The Palm Leaf by William-Adolphe…
Read MoreThe Raising of Lazarus by Rembrandt (1630) Public Domain 5th Sunday of Lent April 6, 2014 This week there is another long Gospel. It is the beautiful story of the Raising of Lazarus. Easter is getting closer;…
Read MoreMusings from Fr. Dave Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2014 Welcome spring! I am sure that everyone is happy to say goodbye to winter. I have been thinking about what to plant in my garden this year;…
Read MoreExcerpt from, Lent With the Saints: Daily Reflections, © Greg Friedman, OFM Acts 10:34a, 37—43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians: 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9 ‘St. John the Evangelist’ (Detail) by Alonzo…
Read MoreExcerpt from, Lent With the Saints: Daily Reflections, © Greg Friedman, OFM Year A: Matthew 26:14- 27:66; Year B: Mark 14:1- 15:47; Year C: Luke 22:14-23:56 ‘St. Clare’ by Simone Martini (1312-1320). Public Domain To…
Read MoreExcerpt from, Lent With the Saints: Daily Reflections, © Greg Friedman, OFM Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 ‘Jeremiah’ by Michelangelo (1508-1512) in the Sistine Chapel. Public Domain The figure…
Read More“This year will be different” is the pledge we make to ourselves each year when Lent looms before us like a desert we must cross to get to Easter. Perhaps your using some of the resources we suggested…
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