Franciscan Spirit Blog

St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty

St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 20: All Are Welcome

The prophets remind us that we are called to live our lives in such a way that the nations will find their way to God through us.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 19: Simple Presence

God’s love and compassion are with us in good times and bad. We might think it’s easier to recognize God’s presence when life is good and happiness fills our spirits.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 18: You Have Gifts to Offer

The more we recognize our abundance, the more we want everyone to have that experience of grace and giftedness.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 17: Don’t Let Regret Hold You Back

If you don’t already have a gratitude journal, now might be the time to begin one. It doesn’t need to be fancy. A plain spiral notebook will do, or even a sheet of paper.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 16: The Gift of Patience

The refrain of Advent is “The Lord is near.” Sometimes it’s hard to believe this.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 15: The Hardest Thing to Let Go

Advent offers us the opportunity each year to come to a place of peace and reconciliation with our past.
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