Sharing the Word for July 20, 2022
Jesus launches into a focused program of instruction. He teaches the people gathered on the lakeshore in his own particular way. “He spoke to them at length in parables.” This is an important moment in Jesus’ teaching mission.
Sunday Soundbite for July 24, 2022
In countless ways, Saint Francis of Assisi celebrated and preached the Incarnation. Jesus came to reveal in his humanity the awesome reality of who God is for us. In Jesus we see “the human face of God.” The God Francis reflected was a God of love, forgiveness and mercy.
Ask a Franciscan: What About Universal Salvation?
Father Pat McCloskey, OFM, answers questions in his Ask a Franciscan column!
Faith and Family for July 24: The Lord's Prayer
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, and provides us with the words for the “Our Father.”
Brick by Brick
War, disease, and political unrest make living in this century hard work at times. But as Christians, the challenge before us is to find hope in the darkest moments and seek for a peaceful world.
War and Peace: Ukraine ambassador sees vital role for Vatican
Since the beginning of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Pope Francis has consistently expressed his closeness to the people of the country and reminded Christians on an almost weekly basis to not grow indifferent to the tragedy of war.