September 25, 2025
The Larks of Assisi
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 25, 2025
Francis had a special affection for larks; he considered their brown feathers a sign of their closeness to God, of their humility.
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When Joy Swims
Maureen O'Brien
September 25, 2025
Like many who follow Francis, I've read “Canticle of the Creatures” over the years, but recently sought it out again for the words “to you alone, Most High, do they belong”.
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Coping With a Mother’s Death
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 25, 2025
Does God have a specific minute for us to die—known to God before each of us is born?
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ICE detainee killed and 2 others injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility
One detainee was killed and two others were in serious condition after a shooting Sept. 24 at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, the Department of Homeland Security said.