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Grief, Grace, and Letting Go
Father Mark Soehner walks us through one of his darkest valleys: the murder of his sister and the long road of rage, grief, and forgiveness.
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Who Was St. Anthony of Padua?
This beloved Franciscan saint is cherished the world over.
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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism
This movement blurs the line between Church and state by imposing Christian values on others, which goes against the teaching of the Church and poses a threat to democracy.
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A Franciscan Celebration of the Psalms
What makes the psalms so powerful is that they are prayers in God’s own words.
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A New Understanding of the Peace Prayer
This author shows how you can use this well-known prayer as a guide to inner healing and loving yourself.
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Kolbe House: The Saving Grace of Prison Inmates

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A Catholic Response to the Mental Health Crisis

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Clare and Francis: Assisi’s Most Dangerous Citizens

St. Anthony

Lost & Found: Thank You, St. Anthony of Padua

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The Justice Lobby: Franciscans International 

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Saint Anthony of Padua

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Claim Your Inner Freedom

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Praying for a ‘Happy Death’

Features

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Pope Francis On Our Common Home

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What Is the Secular Franciscan Order? 

Solanus Casey

Seven Days with Solanus Casey

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The Social Justice Prophets

Commentary

Becoming Church

Becoming Church

Creation

A Revelation on Creation

Black Catholics

The Gift of Diversity: Celebrating the Spiritual Gifts of Black Catholics

When prayers feel empty

When Your Prayers Feel Empty 

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Why It’s So Hard to Forgive 

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Patty Crawford: A Voice for Justice

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James Foley: Journalist, Man of Faith

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Hope through Music: An Interview with Father Rob Galea

Podcast

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Mark Soehner, OFM

Grief, Grace, and Letting Go
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James Martin, SJ

Work in Progress
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Angela Alaimo O'Donnell, PhD

The Catholic Imagination

Voices

Pauline J. Albert, PhD

Living Big and Taking Compassion a Step Further

Richard B. Patterson, PhD

Wounded Healers

Margaret Carney, OSF

St. Clare: Light of Assisi
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That All May Be One 

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Encounter Jesus the Healer 

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Celebrating Hispanic Culture 

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