Franciscan Spirit

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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Faithful Democracy Needs You

Every faith leader needs to join together to heal our wounded nation by speaking with conviction against all attempts to sabotage elections.
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Dr. King’s Undying Dream

When King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, 250,000 people in DC stood spellbound. It’s perhaps the most important oration of the 20th century.
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The Security to Be Insecure

A person with a great soul can move others toward the future with compassion and confidence—not judgment, paranoia, or accusation.
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Offering Up Our Suffering

Offering up our own pain or struggle becomes part of our Christian faith and love for others.
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