Franciscan Spirit

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. — Matthew 11:28

It is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost.

Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. —Psalm 85:10–11

He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with ...

Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” — Matthew 10:6–7

And those who err in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction. —Isaiah 29:24 Jesus clearly says the kingdom of heaven is among us (Luke 17:21) or “at hand” (Matthew 3:2, 4:17). One wonders why ...