Franciscan Spirit

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Finding God in My Depression

Depression has taught me that perhaps the greatest act of trust is to know that how God heals us is way less important than how he loves us.

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Sisterhood of Saints: Josephine Bakhita

St. Josephine Bakhita shows us that mercy and love can conquer the evils of our world.
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Praying in Nature’s Cathedrals

Faced with the demands of the world around us, St. Francis led the way to our finding peace in nature.
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Glory to You, O Lord

Christ shared his glory with his disciples. He breathed upon them and sent his Holy Spirit upon them for the forgiveness of sins. He does the same for us today.
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The Power of Listening

To love is to make room—in your head, your heart, and your life—for those conversations that matter most.
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Falling in Love With God

One way the Franciscan tradition should shape or influence our lives is to remind us that our relationship with God is no different than other relationships. It takes communication, time, effort, attention, and love.
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Quotes from St. Francis of Assisi

As St. Thomas More is “a man for all seasons,” St. Francis of Assisi is a man for all ages.
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