Franciscan Media

December 19, 2024

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The Importance of Humility

December 19, 2024

In order to learn anything, we must first accept our limitations. How can we be better Christians if we do not approach God with a humble heart?

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A Sacred Invitation: Laying Down our Power Before the Manger

December 19, 2024
It was mid-November when I began unpacking holiday crates and adorning our home with Christmas decorations. Perhaps it was the ongoing surge of dizzying news that made decorating for Christmas so early sound so enticing—a small bit of joy I ...
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Smoke and flames rise from Park Fire burning near Chico, Calif., July 25, 2024. The wildfire, which authorities believe was an act of arson, reached more than 145,000 acres by late July 25. (OSV News photo/Fred Greaves, Reuters)

Catholics praised for ‘solidarity’ through 2024 natural disasters

December 19, 2024
Catholics in the U.S. offered steadfast support to those impacted by natural disasters throughout 2024, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia told OSV News.
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