Carlo Acutis and the Gift of Presence
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Often attributed to John Lennon, this quote from American journalist Allen Saunders speaks to me especially this week of April 21, 2025, as I write this piece...
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Seeking Balance in a Crisis
When Scripture encourages us to “fear not,” God isn’t promising to keep us safe, just to stay with us.
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Beginning Again with St. Francis
Conversion is the ongoing process of learning to live the gospel way of life given to us by Jesus and revealed to us by Francis and Clare.
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Six Books on St. Francis of Assisi
These books celebrate the life and legacy of Assisi's favorite son.
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Saint Francis Novena | Day Nine: Consolation
Francis of Assisi was no Pollyanna. He saw sin for what it is, but he never doubted God’s love and mercy.
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Saint Francis Novena | Day Eight: Creation
Thomas of Celano wrote that Francis made of all creation a ladder by which to ascend to the Creator.
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Saint Francis Novena | Day Seven: Mary
Francis of Assisi had a great devotion to Mary because he saw in her the model disciple.
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