October 2022
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.
St. Francis of Assisi: The Ultimate Disciple
In poverty, Francis of Assisi found the greatest of riches.
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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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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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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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Welcoming Sister Death
He hoped Jesus’ coming to him would be like that. They would melt into one another, limb to limb and wound to wound, and Francis would rise completely in Jesus, flesh of His flesh, and his Journey would be ended ...
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Author, former Marine, ponders how faith tempers horror, violence