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The Franciscan Nature of Leadership

While there are different leadership models, a nonprofit organizational consultant shows how Franciscans focus on a method that fosters equality, interaction, and growth among all.

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Shared Dignity Leads to Solidarity 

When we appeal to each other’s dignity, we start building something beautiful: solidarity.
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When Someone You Love Loses Faith

The younger generations are drifting from the Church. What can we do to reach them?
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Simple Ways to Share Our Faith

Evangelization is not a strong suit for many Catholics. Here are some practical steps to remedy that.
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God Shows Grandmotherly Love

Loving one’s grandchildren mirrors the deep, steadfast way God loves us.
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A Prodigal Daughter Returns

After years away from the Church, a prodigal daughter came home again.
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The Nuns Are OK: Building a Sustainable Future for Women Religious 

While numbers in congregations of women religious are falling in the United States, Catholic sisters from all corners of the country are reimagining how to live out their missions in a shifting cultural landscape. 
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