Franciscan Spirit
‘Fratelli Tutti’: Solidarity, Compassion, and Human Dignity
We are each unique, yet we have so much in common. We all come at things differently, yet we find common ground in sharing our experiences and profiting from each other.
‘Fratelli Tutti’: Creating Bonds
As I reflected on the explosive events of January 6, I couldn’t help but recall from Pope Francis’ newest encyclical the title of Chapter 5: “A Better Kind of Politics.”
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‘Fratelli Tutti’: Truth in Dialogue
In January, we watched a rioting mob invade the US Capitol. In the days that followed many questions confronted us. What must we do to overcome such dangerous polarization?
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The Brief Life of St. Francis
The man who longed to be a knight, a man of war, dies a man of peace, at peace with God, with himself, and with all of creation.
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‘Fratelli Tutti’: The Great Need for Social Friendship
Although Pope Francis’ Jesuit roots are solid, in many ways his words and actions have made him the most Franciscan of popes.
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St. Thérèse: My Spiritual Companion
What I thought was a brief walk with this beloved French saint turned into a lifelong journey of love and admiration.
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Celebrating October’s Saints
One of the riches of our Catholic faith is our calendar of canonized saints. Here is just a sample of those we remember in the month of October.
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