Franciscan Spirit

Saint Anthony Novena Day Two: Rooted in Scripture

Anthony had an extraordinary knowledge of Scripture, thanks to the natural gifts that were expanded by his excellent education as an Augustinian canon.

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Saint Anthony Novena Day One: Man of Many Talents

In almost 11 years as a Friar Minor, Anthony had six very different ministries in three countries. Today we might ask, “Why couldn’t he keep a job?”
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Sisterhood of Saints: Joan of Arc

Until the bitter end Joan of Arc was confident she had remained obedient to God.
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The Franciscan Embrace of ‘the Other’ 

The call to enter into the world of “the other” contains a costly component. Moving from accepted bias, taboos, and prejudices is not an easy step. 
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What Does It Mean to be Pro-Life?

There are pro-life issues that have nothing to do with abortion, including health care, a living wage, capital punishment, and immigration, this friar explains.
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The Franciscan Saints: Margaret of Cortona

Friars of the 13th century urged this holy woman to embark on a public crusade to call sinners to conversion.
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A display showing Carlo Acutis and a monstrance is seen near his tomb at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 3, 2020. The Italian teen, who had a great love for the Eucharist, will be beatified Oct. 10 in Assisi. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Carlo Acutis and the Faithful Servant

What is the correlation between Carlo Acutis and the Faithful Servant? Friar Jim explains...
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