Franciscan Spirit
Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus on Fasting and Penance
Early in the Gospel of Mark (2:18-22), Jesus runs into a series of conflicts with the Jewish religious leaders. One such conflict involved the law of fasting.
Lent with Richard Rohr: Decision Precedes Depth
Thursday After Ash Wednesday | Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Luke 9:22–25
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Lent with Richard Rohr: Another Start!
Reflection Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
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Paterson: The Most Contemplative Movie I’ve Ever Seen
Like visiting any monastery, in watching Paterson, what you find is that simplicity is the opposite of boring—it is profound.
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Lent: Let’s Get Back to Basics
Returning to the Lord means moving away from many things that distract us. But how to do it?
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40 Days in the Desert: A Lenten Meditation
Some years ago I heard a psychologist give a talk in which he shared this insight: A love relationship is a relationship of trust.
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