28 Aug 2025 Heartfelt Christian Affectivity — Feelings Matter! August 28, 2025 MFVA Friars Reflection Articles August 28, 2025 What does it mean to “love God with all our heart”? Drawing on Aristotle, St. Thoma...Read More
14 Aug 2025 St. Maximilian’s Love for the Immaculata August 14, 2025 MFVA Friars Franciscan, Homily, Saints Articles 1 Fr. Matthew Mary | August 14, 2025 Today we celebrate the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Francisc...Read More
11 Aug 2025 Hospitality and Immigration in Catholic Social Teaching August 11, 2025 MFVA Friars Reflection Articles 1 Fr. Matthew Mary | August 11, 2025 Hospitality in the Book of Genesis The first reading for the 16...Read More
29 Jul 2025 Martha, Mary, and Lazarus July 29, 2025 MFVA Friars Homily, Reflection, Scripture Articles Fr. Paschal | July 29, 2025 Today we celebrate three people for whom the Lord had a special love: M...Read More
29 Jul 2025 Genesis Now! Rediscovering the Dignity of the Human Person July 29, 2025 MFVA Friars Pope, ProLife, Reflection, Scripture Articles July 29, 2025 For those familiar with the classic sitcom Seinfeld, there’s a scene—and an ongoing t...Read More
21 Jul 2025 The Stages of Ascent in St. Bonaventure’s Itinerarium Mentis in Deum July 21, 2025 MFVA Friars Franciscan, Reflection, Saints Articles July 21, 2025 Read Part I - Rediscovering St. Bonaventure's Journey of the Mind to God As mechanis...Read More
17 Jul 2025 Embracing Pain July 17, 2025 MFVA Friars Prayer, Reflection Articles 1 In the Month of the Precious Blood, reflect on "Embracing Pain" – a poem of struggle, surrender, and...Read More
15 Jul 2025 Rediscovering St. Bonaventure’s Journey of the Mind to God July 15, 2025 MFVA Friars Feast Day, Franciscan, Reflection, Saints Articles July 15, 2025 As we celebrate the high feast day of St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Churc...Read More
1 Jul 2025 My Unforgettable Days in Rome July 1, 2025 MFVA Friars Pope, Vatican Articles Fr. John Paul | July 1, 2025 Easter Monday is the day when most priests are exhausted—mentally, phy...Read More
20 May 2025 The Lord Really Does Want to Give You His Peace – Part II May 20, 2025 MFVA Friars Reflection Articles May 20, 2025 As we mentioned in our previous post, Br Lawrence’s book is actually a compilation of...Read More