Franciscan Spirit

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Lent with Pope Francis: Trusting When We Don't Understand

We see so many dark valleys, so many disasters, so many people dying of hunger, from wars, so many disabled children, so many.

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Lent with Father Casey Cole: Called to Seek Insecurity

“Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there” (Lk 9:2-5).
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How to Meditate During Lent

To meditate, begin with your physical posture. Sit down (chair, cushion on the floor, or meditation bench). Keep your back straight.
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Lent with Father Casey Cole: Called to Mission, Together

“If you want something done right, do it yourself.”
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Lent with Father Casey Cole: Called to Fail

“Why do bad things happen to good people?”
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Five Ways to Say, ‘I Love You’

The message of Valentine’s Day so often gets lost amid all the material aspects of the day.
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Jesus and the Women of the Gospels

One of the most striking aspects of the gospel accounts is the role of Jesus’ life and his ministry. Of course, we are aware of the unique role of Mary, Jesus’ mother, in giving birth to the savior of the ...
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