Franciscan Spirit
Purity & Purpose: The Brief Life of St. Maria Goretti
Melanie Rigney
July 6, 2023
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.
Faith on Vacation
Susan Hines-Brigger
July 5, 2023
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
Daniel Imwalle
July 4, 2023
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
Diane M. Houdek
July 3, 2023
Christian peace is a joyful peace, for Jesus is joyful; God is joyful.
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Five Women of Faith: St. Maria Goretti
Ronda Chervin
July 2, 2023
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
Diane M. Houdek
June 30, 2023
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
Jeremy Harrington, OFM
June 29, 2023
Have you found that special room within yourself?
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