Franciscan Spirit
Spirituality & Sport: Training to Be Present
Perhaps in the only way I am like any of the elite athletes who compete at the Olympics, I can sometimes let circumstances overwhelm me or distract me from being present in the moment.
Spirituality & Sport: Swimming in Grace
Through swimming and my dad, I helped to learn this immense love from God.
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Spirituality & Sport: Pickleball in the Franciscan Tradition
A pickleball enthusiast draws parallels between her favorite sport and the Franciscan tradition.
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Thank You, Mom
With this Mother's Day, I have an opportunity to simply say to my mom, “Thank you.” And, perhaps not so simply, “I’m sorry.”
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Morning Prayers
Throughout the day, we should be mindful that God wishes to continually hear from us. But how can we possibly speak to God every minute when we are obviously busy?
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Holy, Wholly Healthy: When Your Suffering Can’t Be Seen
When we do not see someone’s symptoms, we might assume that the person is not suffering.
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Holy, Wholly Healthy: Finding a Sacred Space
We are all called to prayer, to talk to our God about what is happening in our lives. When we are worried about life-changing health issues, who better to talk with?
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