Franciscan Spirit

The Glory Be and Me

In glorifying God, we can begin to sense the infinite glory of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Praying with Purpose

Our restlessness can often lead us to a better prayer life.
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St. Francis’ Message: God’s House Is All of Creation

Enjoy this meditation on St. Francis' song of praise.
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Blessing Our Pets in the Spirit of St. Francis

I hear of many churches conducting pet blessing ceremonies throughout October. Why is this done and what’s involved?
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Mural of Saint Francis in prayer

St. Francis: Reformer, True Son of the Church

In Francis, one finds someone fervently obedient to the Church and state, but not opposed to working quietly to improve both.
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The Simple Truths of the Gospel

The four gospels are so simple and plain in their teaching that they can be read by anyone.
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The Wolf of Gubbio, the Wolf Within

When you understand, you can be understood. The story of Francis and the wolf, whether it happened or not, reminds us of that.
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