The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Things may be overwhelming and tough now, but the future belongs to God and to the values demonstrated in the life of Jesus, as we prepare to go to meet Him.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
"And so, whether we are able to do a little or a lot, whether we are able to give a little or give in abundance, it is who we become in the doing, and in the giving, that is the greater gift that God desires."
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 31th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
When we recognize God’s beauty in people, God’s beauty in creation, then God’s incarnate love is present and at work in us.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
"What do you want me to do for you?" - Do we answer like Bartimaeus, or like James and John in last week's gospel?
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
" . . . those who aspire to leadership in the community, in the kingdom, in the fraternity must think of themselves as the servants of all."
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Franciscan spirituality can awaken a vision of hope amid the challenges we face.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Let us witness that Christ’s gift of love is still relevant.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
The deeper Francis grew in relation to Christ, the more he found himself related to things of creation as brother.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
"Whoever encounters Francis must think of Christ." Romano Guardini, 1953
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Just as Jesus healed and served others, we too can bring healing and service through our daily labor.