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Tyler Grudi, OFM

Br. Tyler Grudi, OFM, is a Franciscan friar currently ministering at St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia, PA. He studied Journalism at St. Bonaventure University, where he met the friars, and received a Master's degree in Intercultural Theology from Catholic Theological Union. He enjoys writing about the interplay between religion and culture. Follow him on X and Instagram: @tgrudi.
Jesus said: Love the Poor

Dilexi te’s Urgent Plea: Risk the Poor or Lose Jesus

Tyler Grudi, OFM October 30, 2025

A stolen moment at McDonald’s became an unexpected altar. One sandwich, surrendered without hesitation, exposed bitterness being carried—and the sweetness waiting on the other side. Here’s how a friar’s small act of love echoed Pope Leo XIV’s urgent call to prefer the poor in his new Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te…

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