Franciscan Spirit Blog

St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty

St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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How to Rid the World of Evil

Over the years I have heard both helpful and not-so-helpful ways of thinking and speaking about evil.
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People holding the Eucharist | Photo by Erica Viana on Unsplash

Eucharist: The Promise of Life

As Catholics, we consider the Eucharist to be one of the most significant and important doctrines of our faith.
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dove on a ceiling | Photo by Josh Eckstein on Unsplash

St. Francis of Assisi: Artisan of Peace

Interior peace is the awareness that God is and dwells in all of creation, and from that awareness flows the other three necessary elements of Pope Francis’s statement, namely, concern for nature, justice for the poor, and commitment to society.
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The Energy of God and Nature

Until recently, my family and I lived in a solar-powered home, and the long, sunny days of June were a high point for us.
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Here’s to Strong Women

I grew up in a family of three girls, and my parents taught my sisters and me that we are capable of doing anything we put our minds to.
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Jesus carrying the cross

When Jesus Broke the Rules

What do you do when you know what is right, but the rules forbid it?
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