Franciscan Spirit

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

In the Gospel of Matthew (25:23), as Jesus approaches the city of Jerusalem for the last time, he talks to his disciples about their need to be “faithful and prudent servants.”
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The Speed of My Soul

It must be God’s great sense of humor that we sometimes have to slow down to discover that we mustn’t waste a moment of time.
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St. Catherine of Siena: The Feisty Dominican

Catherine of Siena preached a message of peace and forgiveness. Her message is one of hope, especially for our Church.
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Resilience and Struggle

Resilience is what happens when we give up control and are willing to embrace the ambiguity.
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Después del Suicidio: 7 Cosas Que los Católicos Deben Saber

Muchas personas viven con el dolor de perder a un ser querido por suicidio. Rara vez paso una semana sin recibir una carta, un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica de alguien que acaba de perder a un familiar por ...
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