Praising God
Diane M. Houdek
March 31, 2023
Francis understood that the way to imitate Jesus was by doing the good works that he had done, but there was also a mystical dimension to that identification.
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Diane M. Houdek
Diane M. Houdek is the former director of content at Franciscan Media. She is the author of Lent with St. Francis, Advent with St. Francis, and Simple Gifts: Daily Reflections for Advent.
What Is Ours?
Diane M. Houdek
March 30, 2023
“Are you greater than our father Abraham?” (John 8:53). Francis wanted to make sure that his brothers understood that any glory they might experience always reflected
True Disciples
Diane M. Houdek
March 29, 2023
“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John
The Sign of the Cross
Diane M. Houdek
March 28, 2023
“When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own…” (John
Great Compassion
Diane M. Houdek
March 27, 2023
“Neither do I condemn you” (John 8:11). While Francis was on his journey to visit the sultan, he stayed overnight in an inn, where he
Sister Death
Diane M. Houdek
March 26, 2023
“Martha said to him, ‘I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I am the
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