God Is Always with Us
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
April 13, 2025
God can and does communicate in ways we can’t imagine. If a mother can communicate to her infant, would we ever say that God does
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Jim Van Vurst, OFM
Jim Van Vurst, OFM, was a Franciscan friar for over 65 years. After ordination, he received his graduate degree in psychology. He contributed widely to St. Anthony Messenger magazine and FranciscanMedia.org before passing away in 2021.
Bathed in God’s Goodness
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
April 8, 2025
Our wounded human nature being what it is, the temptation may be to wish we didn’t feel so guilty in doing something wrong or sinful.
The Loneliness of Mary
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
March 19, 2025
She suffered great isolation, from confusion about her unique call to the deaths of those closest to her. Yet her trust in God was rewarded.
St. Peter’s Regret: A Lesson for Us All
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
March 11, 2025
Jesus showed his friend the way from regret to healing. He can do the same for us.
Jesus with Us
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
November 2, 2024
As a people of faith, we are wonderfully blessed to know that Jesus experienced death.
The Roots of Fat Tuesday, the Fruits of Lent
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 25, 2024
What are the Catholic roots behind this global day of excess? Friar Jim explains.
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