Franciscan Spirit
Lenten Reflections with Friar Jim
The season of Lent is here! Next to Christmas and Easter, there is no time when churches are more filled. There is something about this seasons that can touch the hearts and consciences of people who seldom go to church.
Paterson: The Most Contemplative Movie I’ve Ever Seen
Most movies pull the viewer in through chaos, madness, or emotion.
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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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Notes from a Friar: A Look at Hell
A lot of people have questions about heaven, hell, and purgatory. To better understand hell, let’s review a bit. Everything about God and us centers on relationship. Heaven is complete and perfect union with God for eternity. Purgatory is union with ...
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Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua
It is a venerable Christian tradition to turn in prayer to Anthony of Padua—and to other saintly men and women already enjoying the glorious presence of God.
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Fr. Gary Caster on Mother Teresa
Fr. Gary Caster will be the first to admit that his life has been touched by countless moments of grace. One memory in particular stands out.
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