St. Francis and the Taming of the Wolf
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 6, 2020
This beloved story of Francis and the wolf has a lot to teach us about peacemaking in our own times.
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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.
St. Francis of Assisi: Artisan of Peace
Murray Bodo, OFM
July 2, 2019
Interior peace is the awareness that God is and dwells in all of creation, and from that awareness flows the other three necessary elements of Pope Francis’s statement, namely, concern for nature, justice for the poor, and commitment to society.
St. Francis and the Gift of Greccio
Murray Bodo, OFM
November 26, 2018
The idea of a live Nativity scene might seem common nowadays. But in St. Francis’ time, it broke new ground and opened up ways to deepen our spirituality during Christmas.
St. Francis of Assisi: Journeys and Dreams
Murray Bodo, OFM
September 24, 2017
For Francis of Assisi, Jesus had been his support, always whispering into his ear, “Francis, little one, never doubt my love. I will never leave you.”
Live the Gospel: A Message from St. Francis
Murray Bodo, OFM
July 22, 2017
St. Francis found the truth that leads to freedom in the truths of the Gospel, and the freedom he found was the freedom to love.