Franciscan Spirit

Roamin’ Catholic: Living with Less in Assisi

‘If living with less, even temporarily, helped me to understand the values of St. Francis a bit better, then it’s an experience I’m happy to have had.’

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10 Ways to Live Prayerfully

With a little creativity, you can find many ways to interweave your life with prayer. Here are 10 suggestions.
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The Spiritual Perks of Volunteering

Studies cite the physical, mental, and social benefits of volunteering—three ingredients to overall wellness.
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St. Joseph: Ordinary Man, Extraordinary Love

In this Year of St. Joseph, it's good to remember Joseph was a real man, a real husband, and a real father, who experienced all the ups and downs that go with those roles.

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Thank God for Water

St. Francis understood that, by accepting our responsibility to care for water, we will say, “Thank you,” to God, the giver of water and life.
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The Franciscan Saints: Bonaventure

This popular Franciscan saint left behind a structured and renewed Franciscan Order and a body of work all of which glorifies his major love—Jesus.
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My Quest for Quiet Time

As a mother of four, quiet time is in short supply. But our faith provides plenty of avenues for reflection, such as prayer and meditation.
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