The Nature of Hope
Albert Haase, OFM
May 13, 2025
Hope cannot be bought or taught. It can only be received and awakened.
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Albert Haase, OFM
Albert Haase, OFM, is a popular preacher, teacher, and spiritual director. A former missionary to mainland China for over eleven years, he is the award-winning author of twelve books on popular spirituality including Soul Training with the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis (Franciscan Media) and the presenter on five bestselling DVDs. He has trained spiritual directors for ten years. He is currently chaplain at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in the diocese of Austin, Texas. Visit his website at www.AlbertOFM.org (edited)
Born to Eternal Life
Albert Haase, OFM
May 12, 2025
The resurrection, the foundation of Christian hope, is knitted into the very sinews of every deciduous ash, aspen, beech, birch, cherry, elm, and hickory tree.
Moving From Adoration to Action
Albert Haase, OFM
November 16, 2024
Our eucharistic adoration should lead to eucharistic action—a life of service, surrender, and sacrifice. Follow time spent in eucharistic adoration with a commitment to doing a specific act of charity.
A Blueprint for True Happiness
Albert Haase, OFM
October 16, 2024
Each one of us is called to discover and do God’s will. We live with open hands knowing that God will provide for our daily needs. We pray to be forgiven to the degree that we forgive.
Pray the News
Albert Haase, OFM
July 22, 2024
There is a subtle temptation to reduce the spiritual life to a relationship between “me and Jesus.” We wrongfully treat others and the world as distractions.
‘Smell the Roses’
Albert Haase, OFM
May 15, 2024
The created cosmos is a book written by God just for us. When we pause to ponder, we “read” about God’s goodness, power, beauty, and presence. What do the images all around us tell you about God?
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