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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Solanus Casey’s Beatification Explained
All around the United States, people will celebrate the life of this holy Capuchin friar in November.
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Our Disposable Culture
This month is a time for Americans to celebrate both food and family in our land of plenty. But what happens when plenty becomes too much, when surplus turns into waste?
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Surrounded by Saints
Outside in my garden is a statue of Saint Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment.
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When Will the World End?
One of the most common questions people have about the end of the world is, simply, “What will happen in the future?”
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The Legacy of the Franciscans
There have been several Franciscan popes in history, most recently Pope Clement XIV (1769–1774).
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Reflecting on Death with Francis of Assisi
Around the world in October, we Franciscans celebrate the Feast of St. Francis (October 4).
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