Franciscan Spirit

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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Kids playing in water

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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Saint Bonaventure

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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Apart or a Part? Our Relationship to the Planet

Everything has some meaningful connection to everything else. Everything belongs, everything matters.
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5 Minutes to Mindfulness

Starting with a few simple exercises, we can slow down and savor each moment, opening ourselves to God’s presence and the blessings in our lives.
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My Backyard Chapel

My hope is that someday my kids will discover their own personal chapels—wherever that may be.
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