Franciscan Spirit
Prayers for Troubled Hearts
The world is an uncertain place. But as the Gospels tell us over and over: Let not our hearts be troubled. Prayer can be our way out of panic and sadness.
Love and Action: Caring for Creation
If we are to love as God has loved us, then our lives must involve renunciation so that we can make room for the rest of the creation.
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Reflections on the Stigmata of St. Francis
The Greek word stigma means “a scar left by a hot iron: brand,” according to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition). Stigmata—the plural form of the same Greek word—can also mean “bodily marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ.”
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5 Ways to Combat Illness
Sickness damages more than our bodies. Here are five ways to help you cope.
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Richard Rohr on the Hard Work of Transformation
Transformation is always a process of letting go, living in the confusing, shadowy space for a while, and eventually being spit up on a new and unexpected shore.
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Breathing as Prayer
Through spiritual breathing, we better understand our place in the world and our purpose.
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Notes from a Friar: Is it a Sin to Worry?
We should remember to use the experience of worry to trigger a prayer in our hearts. That will turn a negative into a positive.
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