Franciscan Spirit
Why St. Francis Belongs on the Birdbath
Since his death, St. Francis of Assisi has been the subject of some of the world’s most admired works of art.
Caring for Creation
Ecological spirituality is a way of love, a way of moderation, gratitude, wonder, praise, care, and communion with creation.
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Dating God
God as like a friend. Still others, including Jesus of Nazareth, speak of God as a father or a mother.
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Act of Contrition: More Than Just ‘I’m Sorry’
I think “I’m sorry” are the two hardest words to say.
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Eucharist: The Promise of Life
As Catholics, we consider the Eucharist to be one of the most significant and important doctrines of our faith.
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St. Francis of Assisi: Artisan of Peace
Interior peace is the awareness that God is and dwells in all of creation, and from that awareness flows the other three necessary elements of Pope Francis’s statement, namely, concern for nature, justice for the poor, and commitment to society.
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The Energy of God and Nature
Until recently, my family and I lived in a solar-powered home, and the long, sunny days of June were a high point for us.
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