Franciscan Spirit

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We Are God’s Beloved

We are imperfect children of a perfect God, who loves us in spite of our sins.

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The Franciscan School of Theology: Presence at a Distance

A Franciscan education offers a unique, Christ-centered viewpoint into Catholicism. Franciscan spirituality is faithful to the gospel and the Church, rooted in prayer, contemplation, and most importantly, service.
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Receive the Light of Christ

Jesus referred to himself as an exuberant fountain quenching this thirst: “Let anyone who thirsts come to me and drink” (Jn 7:37).
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Doubt: Engine or Enemy of Faith?

Doubt can either drive faith or kill it. The choice is ours.
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Saying ‘Yes’ to God

God speaks through all creation. Our challenge is to learn how to listen—and to respond with a resounding “Yes.”
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A Canticle to Mary

Jesus will fill my soul with the wine of wisdom, and I’ll know what to do. His mother told him, and he’ll do it!
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Open Yourself to Grace

Grace cannot be confined or contained or constrained. We don’t dole it out to the deserving. We spill it…to anyone and everyone.
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