Franciscan Spirit
Lent with the Saints: Isidore the Farmer
An old joke defines a farmer as someone “outstanding in his field.” St. Isidore the Farmer not only stood out for his work in tilling the soil but was also a deeply prayerful man.
Lent with the Saints: Frances of Rome
The first days of Lent feature scriptural selections that emphasize the lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
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Lent with the Saints: Noah
We can’t help but look at Noah through the lens of our modern sense of what’s acceptable behavior.
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Lent with the Saints: Levi (Matthew) the Tax Collector
Isaiah 58:9b–14; Psalm 86:1–2, 3–4, 5–6; Luke 5:27–32 Luke—and Mark—tell us the story of Levi, a tax collector whom Jesus calls as a follower in today’s Gospel passage. Levi promptly throws a party for Jesus. More tax collectors and others ...
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Lent with the Saints: Sharbel Makhluf
Sharbel Makhluf was known for both his fasting and his care for those who sought him out for prayer and blessing.
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Lent with the Saints: Thomas More
Thomas More was a scholar, author, lawyer, family man, and chancellor of England.
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Lent with the Saints: Do You Want to Be a Saint?
Joel 2:12–18; Psalm 51:3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 17; 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2; Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18
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