Franciscan Spirit

Laws, Love, and the Path to Holiness

The history of our faith provides examples of rule breakers to show us a better way to holiness, even if it is the road less traveled.

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Margaret of Scotland

Sisterhood of Saints: Margaret of Scotland

St. Margaret of Scotland shows us how to find commonalities with those whose upbringings or worldviews are different from our own.
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Catholic Saints atop St. Peter's in Rome

Quotes from Catholic Saints

The Catholic Saints have left us volumes of knowledge and inspiration to satisfy us.
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Halloween candles

Celebrating Halloween and All Saints’ Day

Halloween's roots lie in an ancient pagan festival for the dead. While this autumn feast can be used for evil purposes, our culture celebrates it as an innocent night of begging and fun.
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Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Servant of God Thea Bowman

Servant of God Thea Bowman: “Maybe I’m not making big changes in the world, but if I have somehow helped or encouraged somebody along the journey then I’ve done what I’m called to do.”
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Father Mychal Judge, OFM

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Father Mychal Judge

Father Mychal Judge: “God is not an obligation or a burden. God is the joy of my life!”
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Follower of St. Francis Marthe Robin

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Venerable Marthe Robin

Venerable Marthe Robin: “It seems to me that I am no more than a very tiny thing in the arms of God, and that I will remain so until I die. I do not know what He wants to do ...
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