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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Franciscan Spirituality: God Is Love
Central to Franciscan spirituality is this: God is love.
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Saint Anthony Novena Day Four: Seek the Face of God before All Else
"Nothing apart from God can satisfy the human heart, which is truly in search of God." –Saint Anthony of Padua Reflection Not long ago one of the friars living here at the Monastery observed that, out of this time ...
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Saint Anthony Novena Day Three: Be Careful of Greed
"The greedy man is really not rich, but poor. He does not control his money but is controlled by it. He does not possess his wealth but is possessed by it. He may have many things, yet for him he ...
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The Blessings of Being an Uncle
Aunts and uncles play an invaluable role in shaping the lives of young family members.
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Saint Anthony Novena Day Two: Love Wholly and Not Partially
“You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart. Notice that Christ says: Your whole heart. He doesn't say: Leave a corner of your heart for yourself. He bought the whole of you by giving his whole self ...
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Create an Organic Garden
Organic gardening promotes wellness in many ways. It shows a respect for God’s earth, offers physical activity, relieves stress, restores balance to life, and puts you in touch with nature.
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