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November 27, 2023
Followers of St. Francis: Michael Blackburn, OFM
Though known for establishing the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola initially found inspiration for conversion in the life of St. Francis of Assisi while recovering from a debilitating leg injury.
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Followers of St. Francis: Al Hirt, OFM
When Father Al Hirt, OFM, was a child growing up in Batesville, Indiana, the Franciscan friars who ran St. Louis Church seemed omnipresent in the small Midwestern town.
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Followers of St. Francis: Peter Tremblay, OFM Conv
Friar Peter Tremblay, OFM Conv, knows firsthand how impactful woodworking can be on one’s faith.
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Followers of St. Francis: Sister Marie Lucey, OSF
After 60 years, Sister Marie is still working hard for justice and peace.
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Followers of St. Francis: Sister Meg Earsley
The Overseas Lay Mission program broadened this woman's understanding of Franciscan mission being rooted in a ministry of presence and accompaniment.
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Followers of St. Francis: Sister Mary Gemma Harris, TOR
Sister Mary Gemma found encouragement in St. Francis, whose “radical love for God always inspired me. He set aside so many of the good things of this world in order to love Jesus and follow him more closely.”
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Followers of St. Francis: Sister Sharon Havelak, OSF
“St. Francis is such a role model and is so important to our world today. The charisms that his life exemplified (poverty, contemplation, conversion, and minority) speak to me differently as I grow and change.”
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