Franciscan Spirit

The Spirituality of Play

We can experience God in a most fundamental way—through the example of a child at play.
 

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Franciscan friar walking outside of an Italian church

The Paradox of Franciscan Spirituality

St. Francis wanted us to stay close to the cracks in the social fabric, and not to ensconce ourselves at the safe, even churchy, center.
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St. Clare of Assisi

Five Women of Faith: St. Clare of Assisi

Within each of us is the potential to be a light focusing attention on God’s presence in our world. St. Clare of Assisi’s life reveals just how much light she shed.
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The Kingdom of God: Past, Present, Future

This blog on the kingdom of God is at the heart of what Evangelization is all about.
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My Uneven Path to God

Our faith journeys can be dangerous. But it's never a waste of time.
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Photo of St. Marianne Cope

Five Women of Faith: St. Marianne Cope

The government authorities were reluctant to allow Mother Marianne to be a mother on Molokai. Thirty years of dedication proved their fears unfounded.
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Meditation Made Easy

If prayer is talking to God, meditation is listening to God. Here are three simple steps for a richer, more meditative life.
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