Franciscan Spirit
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The Trials of the Holy Family Echo Today
As Christmas approaches, I’m prompted to give you my take on Nativity stories involving the Holy Family. These stories might help us all become more mindful of the poor in our midst.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Communion of Saints
All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day come right next to each other, November 1 and 2.
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Ash Wednesday: Wearing Our Faith on Our Foreheads
If there ever is a day of the year when you can spot Catholics at a glance, Ash Wednesday is it.
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Easter Sunday: Room for Everyone
There is a story of Saint Francis eating with his friars one Easter.
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A Friar Reflects on the Hope of Lent
The word season has many meanings, and each tells us something about what Lent can and should mean for us.
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A New Look at the Creed
The new English translation of the Mass, introduced last Advent, invites Catholics to take a second look at the Nicene Creed.
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