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 2: Our Busy Lives

We can strive to hold onto the quiet withdrawal of the ideal Advent, but when that means refusing the hospitality of another’s invitation, we might need to reconsider our commitments.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 1: The Waiting Time

Instead of having to slow down, we need to remind ourselves that we’re in the perfect time and place for long and leisurely conversations with God.
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Catholic Saints of Advent

Here are short biographies of some well-known Advent saints.
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Thanksgiving: A Feast for the Soul

Grateful thinking helps people extract the most possible enjoyment from their circumstances.
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10 Ways to Be Thankful

We have much for which to be thankful! Here are 10 ways to show it every day.
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Food & Gratitude

It is good to celebrate those moments where companionship around the table becomes a form of communion, where fantastic food seals friendships, where our vitality and our spirituality truly “wine and dine” together.
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