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Carlo Acutis and the Gift of Presence

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Often attributed to John Lennon, this quote from American journalist Allen Saunders speaks to me especially this week of April 21, 2025, as I write this piece...
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Seven Days with Solanus Casey: Relying on Mary

“The Blessed Virgin Mary! Next to Jesus Himself, and always with Him, may she ever be our refuge and our stay during this pilgrimage on earth.”
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Seven Days with Solanus Casey: Simple, Sublime Faith

“Let us thank God ahead of time for whatever He foresees is pleasing to Him, leaving everything at His divine disposal.”
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Franciscan Media: We Happy Few

We at Franciscan Media are a kind of family—a loving, lovingly dysfunctional, unit.
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Living in the Spirit of St. Francis

We are called to be healers. But we must be willing to sacrifice our privileges to be God’s partners in healing the planet.
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How to Live Organically

Living organically doesn’t mean you have to turn your life upside-down. Taking simple steps can make a big impact on your life, the lives of others, and the environment.
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Honoring the Sacred Nature of Growth

Healing your body-soul connection has to come from touching on the sacredness of this vessel you inhabit.
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