May 15, 2020
Letting the Eucharist Work in Us
Sister Holda, my Franciscan sixth-grade teacher at St. Peter’s in Skokie, Illinois, made all of us memorize Anima Christi.
Franciscan Inspirations: Learning to Be Human
Some of Jesus’ parables are long and difficult to interpret at times. But there are other times when the images Jesus uses make his teachings clear as crystal.
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Following Christ with Small Steps
Sometimes beautiful deeds done for God are hidden within terribly ordinary tasks.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Heaven Awaits
The Gospels have reminded us to be alert and vigilant for the second coming.
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Pie Day: Louisiana’s Lenten Custom
It was Louisiana Sweet Dough Pie, and it is served only once a year—on Good Friday.
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Franciscan Inspirations: How Big Is God?
It sounds like a strange question to ask because, by definition, God is infinite.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Hiding from God
We humans know the temptation of following our own plans, even when they are contrary to God’s.
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