Loving God in Good Times and Bad
Murray Bodo, OFM
May 15, 2025
Clare’s deep love for God gave her great joy in spite of difficulties in her life.
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Murray Bodo, OFM
Murray Bodo, OFM, is a Franciscan priest and a member of the Franciscan Academy. An award-winning author of many books, including Francis: The Journey and the Dream, Surrounded by Love: Seven Teachings of Saint Francis, and Nourishing Love: A Franciscan Celebration of Mary, he writes and lectures on Franciscan spirituality. As an internationally known poet, Fr. Bodo has participated in poetry readings in Europe and the United States. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mary: Mother and Mystic
Murray Bodo, OFM
April 25, 2025
She is beloved for her unshakable faith in her son, Jesus. But this Franciscan writer argues that Mary had a deeper understanding of his mission than we realize.
Surrender to God
Murray Bodo, OFM
April 7, 2025
Both Christ and St. Francis show us that they suffered what we suffered, but they suffered in love, and that makes all the difference.
The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 24, 2025
St. Francis embraced all journeys of life—and even his own death—with a willing heart.
The Slow Journey into God
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 23, 2025
Francis’s journey involved learning to love anew the things of creation, his love constantly being purified by the overarching love of God.
Hold Nothing Back from God
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 15, 2025
In his Letter to the Whole Order, Saint Francis writes…
Love Pulls Us to God
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 14, 2025
Love God and do as you will, says St. Augustine, for love is its own commandment.