Franciscan Spirit

It is during challenging times that a circle of grace is formed, if a healthy perspective, gratitude, and happiness are cultivated.

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.

“In His will is our peace,” sing the saints in Dante’s Divine Comedy. We cannot, however, truly be at peace unless we allow our conversion to God’s ways to be open-ended.

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.

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.”