Sharing the Word for October 4, 2022
There are different ways of being busy and different kinds of busy-ness. Following Jesus is not so much a matter of taking care of him as it is of knowing and loving him. How busy am I--and about what?
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Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi: founder of the Franciscan family, Patron Saint of ecology, inspiration to thousands, claimed by people of all faiths as well as by those with no particular faith, a truly “catholic and apostolic man.” Though born in ...
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Following Francis’ Foolish Way
Francis of Assisi once told a cardinal, “The Lord has told me that he wanted to make a new fool of me.” We all want to look good, but Francis is showing us another way.
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St. Francis of Assisi: The Ultimate Disciple
In poverty, he found the greatest of riches.
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The Journey and the Dream
He was only forty-five years old when he died, but he left behind a Dream to dream and a Journey to challenge everyone.
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Author, former Marine, ponders how faith tempers horror, violence