The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
Living humbly is being in right relationship with God, from whom comes all good, knowing our dependence on God’s mercy.
Living humbly is being in right relationship with God, from whom comes all good, knowing our dependence on God’s mercy.
Let us integrate our hearts into the heart of Jesus; praying always, until our heart becomes Godlike.
This event is not just about the healing of the afflicted. It’s about faith. A faith that leads to conversion. A faith that brings salvation.
In the situation on earth, the rich man’s indifference ensured that no crumb of sustenance or comfort from his table to the beggar at the door. Lazarus longed for food, even a crumb, but there was no “crossing over” from one side to another.
The soul is the true self that finds itself grounded in God. Transformed, it thrives in communion with all of creation, yet it can be seriously threatened by materialism.
We adore you, Lord Jesus Christ, here, and in all Your churches throughout the world, and we bless You, because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world.
Prayer opens the way for the Holy Spirit to act in us, through God's gifts, leading us to the fullness of divine wisdom.
Welcoming one another; the other who is sacred and holy. All of us, children of God, Brothers and sisters all. So let us live our rule, seasoned with the Beatitudes.
us welcome Him who tries us with various testing. Let us rejoice, for by such travail the new creation is born in us. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
The casting of fire releases the Spirit, purifying, empowering, animating and enlightening life to love God and love our neighbor.