The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 6th Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
Peace signifies the restoration of harmonious relations between God and humankind. Peace is also the bond of accord between one another.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Fifth Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
“Now is the Son of Man glorified:” the passion by which Jesus will be glorified is now beginning. Jesus, lifted up on the cross, is the glory of God shining on the world.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Fourth Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
Jesus is the shepherd, we belong to Him, we recognize His voice, and we follow Him. A relationship dramatic and life-changing
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Third Sunday of Easter – Fr. Christopher
God always calls us to more, always calls us to a higher level. But when we fall short, God accepts us, accepts what we offer.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Divine Mercy Sunday – Fr. Christopher
It is God who is rich in mercy, whom Jesus Christ has revealed to us as Father. “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for the thousandth generation, forgiving iniquity and sin” (Ex 34, 6-7).
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Easter Sunday – Fr. Christopher
The resurrection is not Jesus’ life beginning over again, but a new way of being alive in which death and the powers of darkness have been conquered. The resurrection of Jesus will not leave us living in the same way. We shall find the Lord who is waiting for us.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – Palm Sunday – Fr. Christopher
Let us acclaim Him, not only with Palm branches, but by honoring one another in charity.
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 5th Sunday in Lent – Fr. Christopher
The scribes and Pharisees were trying to trap Jesus into a choice between gentleness and righteousness, between mercy and justice.
Jubilee Year of Hope: Not To Lose Heart
A Jubilee Year is a particular year in the life of the Church to encourage the faithful to deepen their spiritual life, repenting their sins, and forgiving the sins of others—the full expression of the mercy of God. In a letter announcing the Jubilee Year of Hope, Pope Francis stated, “As pilgrims of hope, we must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.” ...
The Gospel Through a Franciscan Lens – 4th Sunday in Lent – The Prodigal Son – Fr. Christopher
Celebration is just the natural overflow of divine love—the nature of God who finds the lost and brings the dead back to life.