Lent with the Saints: Jonah
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 4, 2020
Most of us know the story of Jonah and the whale. But today’s readings give us the rest of the story.
Posts from:
Greg Friedman, OFM
Greg Friedman, OFM, is a Franciscan communicator working to promote the mission of the friars in the Holy Land
Lent with the Saints: Isidore the Farmer
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 3, 2020
An old joke defines a farmer as someone “outstanding in his field.” St. Isidore the Farmer not only stood out for his work in tilling the soil but was also a deeply prayerful man.
Lent with the Saints: Frances of Rome
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 2, 2020
The first days of Lent feature scriptural selections that emphasize the lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Lent with the Saints: Noah
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 1, 2020
We can’t help but look at Noah through the lens of our modern sense of what’s acceptable behavior.
Lent with the Saints: Levi (Matthew) the Tax Collector
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 29, 2020
Isaiah 58:9b–14; Psalm 86:1–2, 3–4, 5–6; Luke 5:27–32
Luke—and Mark—tell us the story of Levi, a tax collector whom Jesus calls as a follower in today’s Gospel passage. Levi promptly throws a party for Jesus. More tax collectors and others show up as well, prompting criticism from the Pharisees and scribes. Their disapproval draws one of Jesus’ most important responses: “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:31–32).
Lent with the Saints: Sharbel Makhluf
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 28, 2020
Sharbel Makhluf was known for both his fasting and his care for those who sought him out for prayer and blessing.
Didn't find what you are looking for?
Search again
Mission
We are Franciscan Media, a sponsored ministry of the Franciscan friars of St. John the Baptist Province. We strive to inspire a loving world that embraces the Franciscan spirit of harmony, joy, and simplicity. May our resources renew your spirit as we share God’s love in the spirit of St. Francis.
Recent Articles
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception named a Jubilee Year site
December 27, 2024
God’s Not Done With Me
December 27, 2024
To Live Like St. Francis
December 27, 2024
Pope will receive outgoing US President Biden at Vatican Jan. 10
December 26, 2024
‘Not Me, but God’
December 26, 2024
Connnect
28 W. Liberty Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-5615
info@franciscanmedia.org
Customer Service:
cservice@franciscanmedia.org
Technical Questions:
support@franciscanmedia.org