Franciscan Spirit

Saint Joan of Arc

Five Women of Faith: St. Joan of Arc

Joan was an obedient child and gave her parents no cause for alarm until the famous vision when she was 13.

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Notes from a Friar: Giving Glory Back to God

Let yourself be swept up into the brightness and glory of the Holy Trinity. It is a gift that Father, Son and Holy Spirit have bestowed on you and me.
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Modern Models of Holiness

What is holiness and how do we respond to its call?
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5 Books to Strengthen Your Prayer Life

Enjoy this sampling of five books on prayer...
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Connecting to Earth and Spirit

Your body’s power lies in its ability to offer presence and tenderness, both to you and to every human being with whom you are connected in this life.
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Our Song: The Apostles’ Creed

Everything God has done for us has been done out of love.
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St. Katharine Drexel

Five Women of Faith: St. Katharine Drexel

The tale of American saint Katharine Drexel is a Cinderella story in reverse.
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