Followers of St. Francis: John Young
“St. Francis went out of his comfort zone and physically suffered for the sake of the Gospel; I take a lot of inspiration from his example,” John Young says.
10 Verbs to Live By
Life is for living. Do it boldly with these 10 verbs.
Wonder and the Uniqueness of Creation
Reflect Franciscan theologian John Duns Scotus developed the philosophical notion of haecceitas, the idea of particularity or “thisness.” This is an important concept to Franciscans, as the uniqueness of each thing within creation can help us to open our eyes …
No Fear of Joy
We love the rigor of Lent. We’re not as familiar or comfortable with the joy of Easter.
Sharing the Word for April 11, 2023
Tuesday in the Octave of Easter April 11, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Acts 2:36-41 Peter’s inaugural sermon continues. Jesus’ resurrection, he says, is a sign that Jesus has been established by the Father as Lord and Messiah. The people …
Prison Ministries Bring Light of Christ to Those ‘Doing Time’
A joyful Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington began that April 8 evening with Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory lighting the paschal candle from a burning brazier outside the entranceway.