Lent with Padre Pio: Easter Sunday
Franciscan Media
April 20, 2025
As we celebrate Sunday, let us remember to move forward in the spirit of Padre Pio—caring for and serving others so that they may come to know Christ.
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Prayers for the Dying: A Meditation for Lent
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
May 31, 2020
For me, visiting a dying person is a special, graced-filled moment because I am so much aware of the loving care the Church gives to one about to enter eternity.
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10 Influential Catholics
Christopher M. Bellitto, PhD
May 30, 2020
In celebration of their holiness, virtue, and influence, here is a Top Ten list of saints who substantially shaped the face of the Catholic Church.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Who Is the God We Believe In?
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
May 30, 2020
Love is the reason God is always with us on our earthly journey.
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Honoring St. Mary Magdalene
Melanie Rigney
May 25, 2020
Though she was never known to waver in her support of Jesus, Mary Magdalene’s actions in Jesus’ final days best exemplify her commitment.
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Franciscan Statement on the Immigration Ban
Guest Blogger
May 23, 2020
The recent actions of President Donald J. Trump regarding the treatment of immigrants and refugees entering our country have been troubling to a wide ranging group of citizens across the United States.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Eternal Life
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
May 23, 2020
Without the Resurrection, there would be no Christianity. Jesus would be remembered as a wonderful man, even a prophet. But it is the Resurrection that is the ultimate proof that he is the Son of God.
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