Franciscan Spirit Blog

St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty

St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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Capturing Padre Pio

A journalist recalls his interview with this beloved Capuchin Franciscan saint.
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Falling Away to God

If we’re going to live peacefully with each other and with our God-given Earth, many of us are going to have to let some things fall away.
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Notes from a Friar: God’s Love Is Always

In reviewing my life, I saw that God was with me every step.
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God: Teach Me to Pray

At times, prayer can feel like playing hide-and-seek. So how do we find God?
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Franciscan Media: Live in Love, Grow in Faith

We at Franciscan Media strive to provide hope to those who are hungry for it. And hope is a resource we must protect.
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Mychal Judge, OFM: Hero on 9/11

We could all learn from Father Mychal Judge's unconditional and inclusive kind of love—his accepting of others as they are.
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