God created you. God loves you. That is enough.
Dear Friend, Today’s Minute Meditation reminds us that we are called to be profoundly present in the world—by simply being who we are. That’s hard for many of us to believe. I’ve talked with so many people who doubt they’re good enough, worthy enough, lovable enough. But God whispers to our hearts: “I created you. I love you. You are more than enough.”
At Franciscan Media, we want to speak that truth into the places where self-doubt echoes the loudest. Whether someone is overwhelmed by shame, insecurity, or uncertainty, we want them to hear the voice of God louder than anything else. St. Clare of Assisi reminds us, “Place your mind before the mirror of eternity… and transform your whole being into the image of the Godhead.” Prayerfully consider supporting us monthly so that we can reflect that truth in digital spaces. |
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Saint of the Day for June 17: Joseph Cafasso (January 15, 1811 – June 23, 1860) Listen to Saint Joseph Cafasso’s Story Here Even as a young man, Joseph loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer. After his ordination, he was assigned to a seminary in Turin. There he worked especially against the spirit of Jansenism—an excessive preoccupation with sin and damnation. He used the works of Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Alphonsus Liguori to moderate the rigorism popular at the seminary. Joseph recommended membership in the Secular Franciscan Order to priests. He urged devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and encouraged daily Communion. In addition to his teaching duties, Joseph was an excellent preacher, confessor, and retreat master. Noted for his work with condemned prisoners, he helped many of them die at peace with God. Joseph urged one of his former pupils—Saint John Bosco—to establish the Salesians congregation to work with the youth of Turin. Joseph Cafasso died in 1860, and was canonized in 1947. His liturgical feast is celebrated on June 23. Reflection Devotion to the Eucharist gave energy to all Joseph’s other activities. Long prayer before the Blessed Sacrament has been characteristic of many Catholics who have lived out the gospel well: Saint Francis, Bishop Fulton Sheen, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, and Saint Teresa of Calcutta among them. Saint Joseph Cafasso is the Patron Saint of: Prisoners
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A Way of Being in the World I hope that in our life of faith we can bring out our full selves so that we can express our doubts and our faith and have open conversation so that we can explore the authenticity of our faith. So that when our last breath comes or in the days preceding it, we’re not in that space of uncertainty and relying on someone else to tell us what to think or be or do. This doesn’t lead to an arrogance, it just leads to a profound way of being in the world. —from Franciscan Media’s Off the Page
with host Stephen Copeland, featuring Darleen Pryds, PhD |
A Need for Silence Reflect The speed of our world is fast-paced, loud and bright, and sometimes very overwhelming for a human spirit seeking to thrive not just survive. The beloved American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Silence and solitude are the soul’s best friends.” The human spirit cannot thrive without nurturing these two flames in one’s life. Pray Whisper of the Divine,
You have always existed in the silence—a breath, a moment, a deep exhale.
The pace of my fast life sometimes clouds my need for silence, peace, and solitude.
Draw me to your heart in the silence with you, for that is where I can hear you most clearly. Amen. Act Begin to explore building more silence into your life. Start with 10 minutes each morning as you drink your coffee. Turn the podcast or music off on your commute. Ask God for where and how you can begin to add intentional silence into your life. Today's Pause+Pray was written by Patricia Breen. Learn more here! |
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