Franciscan Media

August 22, 2025

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Nature and God’s Mercy

August 22, 2025

Like Christ, who died upon another tree, our oak had to expire in order to inspire.

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A Rose in Full Bloom

August 22, 2025
When we say a rosary, we know that the repetition upon the beads calms us down, brings solace and peace.  Today, rediscover the simple words of the Hail Mary prayer, and how wonderful it is that when we say a ...
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People attend a vigil in support of immigration detainees at the entrance of "Alligator Alcatraz" Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, detention center at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in Ochopee, Fla., Aug. 10, 2025. (OSV New/Marco Bello, Reuters)

More states move to copy ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ amid reports of inhumane conditions

August 22, 2025
A Central American nonprofit center in Florida reports one of its client family members -- despite having an active asylum claim and no criminal record -- was recently detained on his way to work and sent to Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz."
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