Christ’s Easter Peace
Clifford Hennings, OFM
March 31, 2024
The cross—a symbol that once meant shame has been remade into a sign of Christ’s glory. Take comfort in that truth today and find peace in it.
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Clifford Hennings, OFM
Clifford Hennings, OFM, of St. John the Baptist Province, is the associate pastor of the Church of the Holy Family in Novi, Michigan. He received a BA in Catholic Studies from DePaul University and a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union. He contributes regularly to Franciscan Media and St. Anthony Messenger.
The Value of Honest Work
Clifford Hennings, OFM
February 21, 2024
We take much for granted, including our work. Caught up in routine we forget to take satisfaction in what we do, while others struggle to find gainful employment. Let us pray to cherish our hard work.
For Those Who Are Alone
Clifford Hennings, OFM
December 16, 2023
“Woe to the solitary person! If that one should fall, there is no other to help” (Ecclesiastes 4:10). The elderly and infirm are particularly vulnerable.
People of Hope
Clifford Hennings, OFM
November 15, 2023
Think of what God has done for you in your life. Think of those moments when things seemed too much for you to handle, but in the end you came out stronger. God has never left you and never will.
Let’s Thank God a Little More
Clifford Hennings, OFM
October 30, 2023
We all like to hear “thank you” from time to time. Maybe we should thank God a little more often.
What Does ‘Normal’ Look Like?
Clifford Hennings, OFM
October 15, 2023
Reflect There are no normal families. All families have their eccentricities, their conflicts and their virtues. Some families struggle more than others, but all of them need
Ending Racism
Clifford Hennings, OFM
August 27, 2023
Reflect “Let Us make man in our image, according to Our Likeness” (Gen 1:26). Sadly, we do not always see each other in this way.