Franciscan Spirit
We Must Rediscover the Soul of America
My prayer for America is that we may discover that lasting and true peace that can only be found when we give ourselves in selfless service to others.
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Blessed Mother & Lady Liberty: Finding Safe Harbor
It is in these times of political violence that I seek refuge under the mantles of Lady Liberty and the Blessed Mother.
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Video: Learning to Love Who Jesus Loves
Margaret Carney, OSF: “I have a cousin who belongs to a Methodist congregation that’s doing a lot of work in this area [peace building] that we were talking about—and how they have dealt with the various exclusions churches are experiencing: ...
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Millennial to Millennial: A Reflection on Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis, the millennial teenager whose story has impacted countless people all around the world, will soon be canonized by the Catholic Church.
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Carlo Acutis and the Gift of Presence
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Often attributed to John Lennon, this quote from American journalist Allen Saunders speaks to me especially this week of April 21, 2025, as I write this piece...
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Easter and the Unexpected: St. Francis and Pope Francis
Easter is certainly a time of the unexpected, the wonder of what was, is, and will be forever. I recently recalled a story from my maternal aunt. She had a home with a beautiful agrarian space, complete with a natural creek ...
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A Franciscan Perspective on the Fourth Industrial Revolution
I recently had the pleasure of having an ecumenical conversation with Brent Macon and Rev. Tony Sundermeier on their brand new podcast, The New Garden. …