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The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – The Baptism of Our Lord – Fr. Christopher
The power of the Most High overshadowing Mary, and the Spirit descending upon Jesus in the form of a dove, are one and the same God breaking into our daily lives. God, loving us so intimately, leaves the remoteness of the heavens, and makes His dwelling among us.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – The Feast of the Epiphany – Fr. Christopher
Once you have seen the Light, once you meet the Child of God, you must change, turn, and go back to your life, your world, by another route.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Feast of the Holy Family – Fr. Christopher
Franciscans profess with their lives to bring the Gospel to people and people to the Gospel, so that the Prince of Peace may reign in human hearts.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 4th Sunday in Advent – Fr. Christopher
In Elizabeth’s praise of Mary, she is blessed because she has learned to trust the process of hearing the Lord’s word with such attentiveness that it leads to fulfillment.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 3rd Sunday in Advent – Fr. Christopher
To be joyful is an undeniable sign of God’s presence, and of our faith, no matter what transpires as we wait for God to make His glory visible, and to show forth goodness and mercy.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 2nd Sunday in Advent – Fr. Christopher
John’s highway is ultimately a way to let God get close, to make it possible to welcome Jesus as the Giver of the Spirit.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 1st Sunday in Advent – Fr. Christopher
God came down. This is the heart of the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. God prefers to live with us in spite of our sinful ways, our anger and violence, our lack of love for one another. We find God here on earth.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – The Feast of Christ the King – Fr. Christopher
We are called to belong to the truth, to claim what is real in our lives, living a Catholic Christian Franciscan life, and to follow the teachings of Christ and His Church.
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.