Tagged: conversion
Pray with Pope Francis Synod challenges and November Intentions
The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for November is that we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own. His intention for evangelization is that pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope. Synod Challenges: The...
Friar’s Corner: Jesus’ love continues to heal those who come to him
Isaiah 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 (He has made the deaf hear and the dumb speak.) I am praying that all of you have a safe and wonderful and refreshing “Labor Day weekend.” When we look at the first reading and gospel, the theme is obviously healing. If we think about the many...
Friars Corner: Good News! I have come to teach, heal and restore God’s people
Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39 The most important thing in our Christian/Catholic faith is a response to God’s revelation to us in his scriptures, coming to know Jesus personally. We get a good glimpse of who Jesus is and what he is about in this first chapter of St....