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February 7, 2024
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Lent with St. Clare: Saturday after Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
February 25, 2023
As a member of the noble class, St. Clare had the finest goods available to her—clothes, food, shelter.
Lent with St. Clare: Friday after Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
February 24, 2023
“Gaze upon the mirror each day, O Queen and Spouse of Jesus Christ, and continually study your face within it.” —Fourth letter to Agnes of Prague
Lent with St. Clare: Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
February 23, 2023
When Clare left her home, she was completely alone. For a brief time, she met with Francis and his brothers and then took refuge with a community of religious sisters. In essence, however, she was charting her own path.
Lent with St. Clare: Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
February 22, 2023
Today is the start of our Lenten journey. On our foreheads we wear ashes, a sign that we are made of dust and to dust we shall return. Such an outward sign conveys a message that words do not.
Hidden Treasures: An Ash Wednesday Journey
Maureen O'Brien
January 24, 2023
The Lenten cross on her forehead reminds this author of the impermanence of our lives and the treasure that awaits.
Lent with Padre Pio: Saturday after Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
March 5, 2022
“Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”
—Padre Pio
It has been said by many that this phrase was St. Pio’s motto. He also used the phrase to counsel people. For him, the message seemed obvious. If God is watching over and caring for us, there is no need to worry. Padre Pio’s ability to hand things over to God is enviable.
Lent with Padre Pio: Friday after Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
March 4, 2022
Perhaps Lent is a good time for us to take a look in the mirror.
Lent with Padre Pio: Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
March 3, 2022
Padre Pio was known for spending long periods of time in the confessional. It has been estimated that he heard two million confessions. He did not, however, allow this ministry to get in the way of his prayer life.
Lent with Padre Pio: Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
March 2, 2022
On this journey, we will be accompanied by St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more commonly known as Padre Pio. This humble Capuchin friar embodied the true spirit of walking with Christ throughout his life.
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