Franciscan Spirit
Ave Maria: Calling On Mother Mary
Whether we recite the Hail Mary by itself or repeatedly in the rosary, it reminds us of the respect we show the woman chosen by God to give birth to his son. Ave Maria!
Accentuate the Positive: A Message for Moms
The world is in need of positivity and grace. As a mother, let it begin with me.
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Order from Chaos
Dreaded chores or cherished hobbies have a centering power that can bring us closer to God.
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The Importance of Being Happy
God wants us to be joyful, but sometimes life makes that hard. Here are some tips.
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Meditations on a Wood Floor
Old wooden floorboards have saved my sanity more than a few times. In the right light, they’re practically a cloister walk.
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Seeing the World as Kin
Through the eyes of love, we see a tree as kin to us, a fellow God-made creature, with its own dignity and its own right to live and grow.
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