Notes from a Friar: The Hour of Our Death
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
November 2, 2022
No one dies alone, whether a soldier on the battlefield or a poor, abandoned person in an alleyway.
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Jim Van Vurst, OFM
Jim Van Vurst, OFM, was a Franciscan friar for over 65 years. After ordination, he received his graduate degree in psychology. He contributed widely to St. Anthony Messenger magazine and FranciscanMedia.org before passing away in 2021.
Sharing the Word for October 31, 2022 – Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time – Year 2
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 31, 2022
Jesus’ reminder is for all of us to understand that living out the gospel in our lives here on earth will provide us with a happiness only God can give.
Sharing the Word for October 27, 2022
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 27, 2022
Around the world, many innocent people are slaughtered by hateful enemies. Terrorism is rampant, and unfortunately terrorists use God as their reason for murder.
Sharing the Word for October 17, 2022 – Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time – Year 2
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 17, 2022
As humans no man can guarantee his future life. The time we have on earth is limited. When death comes we have only ourselves to present to the Lord. We take nothing with us.
The Simple Truths of the Gospel
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 12, 2022
The four gospels are so simple and plain in their teaching that they can be read by anyone.
Sharing the Word for October 1, 2022
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 1, 2022
One of the graces each of us has is being an “instrument of peace” that God can use for the sake of others. Indeed, we are the hands of God in touching the lives of others.
Sharing the Word for September 28, 2022
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
September 28, 2022
There are those times when an opportunity arises that can make a difference in our lives and we have the choice of using it or putting it aside. It’s good if we’re able to say “yes” to those moments from time to time.