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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Giving Up on Giving Up: A Lenten Reflection
Years ago, as Lent approached, I asked a trusted spiritual counselor what he was going to give up. He gave me a sly grin and said, “I’m giving up giving things up for Lent.”
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Franciscan Inspirations: Learning to Be Human
Some of Jesus’ parables are long and difficult to interpret at times. But there are other times when the images Jesus uses make his teachings clear as crystal.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Heaven Awaits
The Gospels have reminded us to be alert and vigilant for the second coming.
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Franciscan Inspirations: How Big Is God?
It sounds like a strange question to ask because, by definition, God is infinite.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Hiding from God
We humans know the temptation of following our own plans, even when they are contrary to God’s.
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Follower of Francis: St. Anthony of Padua
Older churches most always count Saint Anthony among their pantheon of statues.
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