God’s Humble Heart
John R. Barker, OFM
February 28, 2025
God gives us everything we need to attain all of God’s gracious promises.
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John R. Barker, OFM
Brother John is a Franciscan friar with the Province of St. John the Baptist. His main areas of biblical research relate to the formation and function of biblical texts, particularly the prophetic literature, and biblical theology. He currently serves as a Franciscan editor at Franciscan Media.
St. Francis and the Eucharist
John R. Barker, OFM
August 25, 2022
St. Francis encouraged all of us to see the humble goodness of God in the Eucharist, and to “pour out our hearts” to him in gratitude.
St. Joseph: Man of Virtue
John R. Barker, OFM
October 25, 2021
Faced with a difficult decision, Joseph teaches us that righteousness means loving both God and neighbor.
Jesus’ Mighty Deeds
John R. Barker, OFM
May 12, 2020
There is nothing more fundamental to the Christian faith than the belief that God heals.
God’s Great Reversal: Key to the Gospel of Luke
John R. Barker, OFM
May 11, 2020
The Gospel of Luke, read at Mass on most Sundays this year, affirms that God values each of us regardless of age, wealth, health or gender.
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