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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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Lent with Richard Rohr: Our Amazing Capacity for Missing the Point

Friday After Ash Wednesday | Readings: Isaiah 58:1–9a; Matthew 9:14–15 
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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus on Fasting and Penance

Early in the Gospel of Mark (2:18-22), Jesus runs into a series of conflicts with the Jewish religious leaders. One such conflict involved the law of fasting.
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Lent with Richard Rohr: Decision Precedes Depth

Thursday After Ash Wednesday | Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Luke 9:22–25
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Lent with Richard Rohr: Another Start!

Reflection Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the audio here 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
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Lenten Reflections with Friar Jim

The season of Lent is here! Next to Christmas and Easter, there is no time when churches are more filled. There is something about this seasons that can touch the hearts and consciences of people who seldom go to church.
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Paterson: The Most Contemplative Movie I’ve Ever Seen

Most movies pull the viewer in through chaos, madness, or emotion.
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