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.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
God speaks new life and new possibility in every hour.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Christopher
"Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."