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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
  • Tornadoes Exact Deadly Toll; Region Needs 'A Lot of Prayers'
    OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) — Even after the initial death toll was cut by more than half, the human and material devastation of a string of tornadoes that buffeted areas of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City May 19-20 was incalculable. "Our first concern is for the ...
    FULL STORY         		(CNS photo/Richard Rowe, Reuters)
    A U.S. flag stands May 21 near a destroyed car in the rubble outside the Plaza Towers Elementary school in Moore, Oklahoma.
  • Pope Prays for Victims of Oklahoma Tornado
    VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the death toll rose from the massive tornado that struck near Oklahoma City May 20, Pope Francis offered a special prayer for the victims during his early morning Mass May 21, offered his condolences through his Twitter account and through a ...
    FULL STORY         		(CNS photo/Gene Blevins, Reuters)
    People look for belongings after a massive tornado struck Moore, Okla., May 20.
  • Diversity Is a Blessing When All Are United in Faith, Pope Says
    VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Calling for unity — not uniformity — in the church, Pope Francis said diversity is a blessing only when all Catholics recognize and follow church teaching. "It is the church which brings Christ to me and me to Christ; parallel journeys ...
    FULL STORY         		(CNS photo/Alessia Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo)
    Pope Francis greets a child after celebrating Mass on the feast of Pentecost in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 19.
  • Parishioners Mobilize after Tornado in Northern Texas
    GRANBURY, Texas (CNS) — "Overwhelmed." That's how relief volunteer Julie Lyssy described the families who sought shelter inside St. Frances Cabrini's Family Life Center after a tornado ravaged their neighborhoods May 15. The deadly funnel cloud, one of several tornadoes that ripped through parts of ...
    FULL STORY         		(CNS photo/Brandon Wade, Reuters)
    An aerial view shows the damage after tornadoes swept through Hood County, Texas, May 16.
  • Campus Missionaries Help College Students Find 'Meaning'
    FAIRFAX, Va. (CNS) — A diverse group of young college women lounged on couches at the entrance of the George Mason University Student Union on a recent afternoon. Ninoska Moratin, a campus missionary with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, better known as FOCUS, entreated ...
    FULL STORY         		(CNS photo/Jason Siegel, courtesy of FOCUS)
    Young people cheer during a concert at the Seek 2013 Convention in early January in Orlando, Fla.
Festival of Faiths


Sacred Silence
Richard Rohr, the Dalai Lama and other religious leaders at the Festival of Faiths held in Louisville, KY on May 17-19, 2013.
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The Paradox of Holiness
Our guest blogger today is Father Jim Van Vurst, OFM. With Jack Wintz, OFM, he writes the twice-montly Friar Jack’s E-spirations. Our lived faith is filled with paradoxes—events in our lives that may ...
 
A Pope Who Mirrors the Values of St. Francis
The new pope’s choice of the name Francis was not a surprise.
 
Amazing Grace
An unfortunate accident turns into a reminder of God's grace.
 
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Rita of Cascia: Like Elizabeth Ann Seton, Rita of Cascia was a wife, mother, widow and member of a religious community. Her holiness was reflected in each phase of her life. <p>Born at Roccaporena in central Italy, Rita wanted to become a nun but was pressured at a young age into marrying a harsh and cruel man. During her 18-year marriage, she bore and raised two sons. After her husband was killed in a brawl and her sons had died, Rita tried to join the Augustinian nuns in Cascia. Unsuccessful at first because she was a widow, Rita eventually succeeded. </p><p>Over the years, her austerity, prayerfulness and charity became legendary. When she developed wounds on her forehead, people quickly associated them with the wounds from Christ's crown of thorns. She meditated frequently on Christ's passion. Her care for the sick nuns was especially loving. She also counseled lay people who came to her monastery. </p><p>Beatified in 1626, Rita was not canonized until 1900. She has acquired the reputation, together with St. Jude, as a saint of impossible cases. Many people visit her tomb each year.</p> American Catholic Blog How am I supposed to believe what you are saying, if you don't believe it yourself? Preach with confidence and conviction, or sit down!
 
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Sober Intoxication of the Spirit
Learn about how the first Pentecost affected Jesus's followers.
When the Spirit Comes in Power

Catholic evangelist Peter Herbeck describes the work of the Holy Spirit in the personal lives of Christians.
In the Footprints of Francis and the Sultan

In 1219 during the Fifth Crusade, Francis took it upon himself to cross battle lines and reach out to Muslims.
For Mothers (and Fathers!)

Author Curtis shares personal stories and advice for helping your children find God's voice amid the messages that target them.
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When the initial shock and pain of widowhood has passed, Life after Death can help you build a new life.
Answer Your Call
Dick and Martha Lyles talk about the call each of has from God.
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FRANCISCAN REFLECTIONS
José Rodriguez Carballo, minister general of the Order of Friars Minor, celebrates the Franciscan tradition.
How possessive am I of the gifts that God has given me in other creatures, human or otherwise?
Franciscans Pat McCloskey, José Rodriguez Carballo, Jack Wintz
Franciscans Pat McCloskey, José Rodriguez Carballo, Jack Wintz
 
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CATHOLIC GREETINGS
Graduation
If you’re not able to attend the graduation in person, send an e-card expressing your affection and pride.
Ordination Anniversary
Use Catholic Greetings to acknowledge your pastor’s ordination or pastoral anniversary.
Happy Birthday
Make the most of God’s graces and blessings throughout the coming year.
Pentecost
As Church we rely on the Holy Spirit to form us in the image of Christ.
Pentecost
As Church we rely on the Holy Spirit to form us in the image of Christ.

BIBLE REFLECTIONS
Sharing the Word - Franciscan Media Productions
Wednesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Bringing Home the Word
Trusting the Movement of the Spirit
Sunday, May 19, 2013
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