Franciscan Spirit

Purity & Purpose: The Brief Life of St. Maria Goretti

Maria Goretti’s canonization saw the conversion of her murderer and his reconciliation with her family. Today she is known as a model of mercy.

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Faith on Vacation

So whether your family’s going to Disney World, attending a retreat, or just staying at home, remember that there are always ways to include your faith in your vacation plans.
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Healing the Wounds of America

When we reconcile with each other, we bind ourselves to each other and reaffirm the inherent value and dignity of the other person.
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Peaceful Mind, Joyful Heart

Christian peace is a joyful peace, for Jesus is joyful; God is joyful.
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Five Women of Faith: St. Maria Goretti

St. Maria Goretti has captured the love and affection of thousands of people because of the simplicity and purity of her life.
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Overcoming Life’s Messiness

We often think of the world of the Scriptures as some perfect holy world—a utopia far different from the messiness of our daily lives.
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Notes from a Friar: Finding the Room Within

Have you found that special room within yourself?
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