The Friends of Thomas Merton
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
January 31, 2023
Thomas Merton continues to exercise an “apostolate of friendship,” bringing people together across many divides.
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Daniel P. Horan, Phd
Daniel P. Horan, Phd, is professor of philosophy, religious studies and theology and director of the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. He is also Affiliated Professor of Spirituality at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.
Franciscan Beliefs, Spirituality, and Philosophy
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
June 16, 2022
Though we may not all formally profess to follow Francis of Assisi’s way of life, we can all cultivate Franciscan hearts.
A Time of Transition
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
April 16, 2022
God’s time is a time of fulfillment that makes little sense to the world,
Strength of Conviction
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
April 15, 2022
May we always place our trust in you and commend our whole selves to your care.
Beginnings and Endings
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
April 14, 2022
In God’s time beginnings and endings are one in the same, because God’s time is not so much a matter of minutes, hours, and days as it is about a way of living in the world.
God Is the One
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
April 13, 2022
God is the one who will be there for us! God is the one who is concerned and cares for us!
Falling in Love With God
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
January 20, 2022
One way the Franciscan tradition should shape or influence our lives is to remind us that our relationship with God is no different than other relationships. It takes communication, time, effort, attention, and love.