[This blog marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.]
Many of us are familiar with Father Mychal Judge, OFM, a member of the Holy Name Province based in New York City. Father Mychal worked with homeless people and AIDS patients. A recovering alcoholic, he also devoted much time to recovering addicts....
Though written in simple language, St. Francis’ Peace Prayer provides rich material for spiritual reflection. The following are some of my thoughts on the Peace Prayer inspired by the lines of this prayer and by the example of St. Francis.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace
Like that of...
There is much in the news these days about the New Evangelization. This blog on the kingdom of God is at the heart of what evangelization is all about.
According to the prominent theologian Father Richard P. McBrien, the kingdom of God can be defined as “the redemptive presence of God.” This redemptive...
Perhaps the most popular sculptured image of Francis is that of the ragged little man standing on a birdbath. This figure, which has become so universal, could be discovered as easily in a Methodist’s backyard or a Buddhist prayer garden as at a Franciscan retreat center.
To those who grumble that this...
There are seven provinces of OFM Franciscans spread across the United States. This includes the Province of St. John the Baptist, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the province to which I belong. What follows is a special statement of our seven provinces in support of Catholic religious women in this country...
