This is what Jesus does with each of us, each moment of each day. Jesus knows us better than we know ourselves. Jesus stands in our shoes. So, likewise, prayer helps us to stand in the shoes of another: the refugee of war, the new person to our country, the disabled, the struggling single mother,…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel – July 16th
There is a tradition—which may not be historical—that Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock, a leader of the Carmelites, and gave him a scapular, telling him to promote devotion to it. The scapular is a modified version of Mary’s own garment. It symbolizes her special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her…
Franciscan Saint – Saint Bonaventure
Saint Bonaventure’s Story Perhaps not a household name for most people, Saint Bonaventure, nevertheless, played an important role in both the medieval Church and the history of the Franciscan Order. A senior faculty member at the University of Paris, Saint Bonaventure certainly captured the hearts of his students through his academic skills and insights. But…