Franciscan Spirit
Making God Too Small
Jeremy Harrington, OFM
January 30, 2023
At the start of any year, I am usually focused on St. Francis of Assisi and his wonderful appreciation of God and the natural world.
St. Francis of Assisi and His Canticle of the Sun
Patti Normille
January 27, 2023
The Canticle of the Sun sings in simple words of praise all that Francis discovered of the glory and goodness of God.
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Notes from a Friar: Loving the ‘Least of Us’
Mark Soehner, OFM
January 25, 2023
Moving is disorienting, no matter how often a person has done it.
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When Praying Is Difficult
Jack Wintz, OFM
January 13, 2023
How do we muster the energy when we don't feel up to praying?
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The Rich Man and His Harvest: A Gospel Parable
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
January 12, 2023
There are 18 parables in the Gospel of Luke. One of the shortest ones contains one of the most powerful messages.
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The Peaceful Spirit of St. Francis
Murray Bodo, OFM
January 11, 2023
In his writings and in the early biographies of St. Francis, he emerges as a person formed and informed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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10 Commandments of Holistic Health
Franciscan Media
January 10, 2023
Holistic health seeks to bridge the gap between the mind and the spirit.
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