Franciscan Spirit
St. Francis of Assisi and His Canticle of the Sun
We could simply say that Francis’ prayer life was, “My God and my all!” and stop at that. Everything that can be stated about prayer in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi is expressed in those four little words.
Notes from a Friar: Loving the ‘Least of Us’
Moving is disorienting, no matter how often a person has done it.
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When Praying Is Difficult
As Catholic Christians, we know that we are called to be people who pray. And as a matter of fact, through our earliest years we have been taught to pray.
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The Rich Man and His Harvest: A Gospel Parable
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
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
Holistic health seeks to bridge the gap between the mind and the spirit.
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Notes from a Friar: The Humble Heart of Francis
Francis helped resurrect the Christ of the Gospels who showed Francis the way that alone would renew the earth and all life that dwells upon it.
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