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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.

Repair, Rebuild, Renew

Murray Bodo, OFM February 12, 2025

Once Francis knew God’s will, whether from some mystical voice or from listening to the scriptures, he would immediately try to live it out.

Mary, Full of Grace

Murray Bodo, OFM February 11, 2025

Love was the reason for Jesus from all eternity.

man standing on a beach with his hands raised

St. Francis, Spirit-Filled

Murray Bodo, OFM December 30, 2024

Francis no longer saw his body as something apart from him. He was his body; the spirit and body were one. He was one person.

person making a fist with hand, holding on to a cross necklace

Be Bold in Your Love for God

Murray Bodo, OFM November 28, 2024

How great must have been Saint Francis’ reverence for God’s name and God’s love!

woman holding a Bible in her hands, close to her body.

Reverence for the Word

Murray Bodo, OFM November 27, 2024

Again and again, Saint Francis admonishes us to hold reverently the words of God which hold God himself in their mystery.

woman holding her hands in front of her womb, forming a heart

Become the Womb of God

Murray Bodo, OFM November 26, 2024

Mary as the womb of God. How greatly honored is she who was chosen by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to be the dwelling place of God become human in Jesus Christ.