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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9/11: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Three writers reflect on the anniversary of 9/11.
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Saint Francis of Assisi praying

The Prayer of St. Francis: My God and My All!

Francis of Assisi led by example. His early brothers couldn't help but follow.
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Learning to Live Simply

The first beatitude Jesus declares is, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
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Pause and Pray

Family, career ambition, the search for joy or wellness or meaning—all noble pursuits. But unless they are built on a foundation of prayer, how strong is that foundation?
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The Fruits of Our Labors

We may never see the fruits of our labors. We won’t know how a word or a kindness affects another person. But if we plant the first seed, then God can pour forth an abundant harvest.
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Saints of September

Here are a handful of saints we celebrate in the month of September.
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