Franciscan Spirit
Morning Prayers
Julie Dortch Cragon
May 4, 2024
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?
Holy, Wholly Healthy: When Your Suffering Can’t Be Seen
Karen Zielinski, OSF
October 27, 2023
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
Karen Zielinski, OSF
October 26, 2023
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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Carlo Acutis: A True Original
Christopher Heffron
October 25, 2023
When I think of Carlo Acutis, I think about how he, too, was rooted in where he was. He wasn't particularly well-traveled. But his faith is marveled the world over. I love that about him.
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Three Minutes with God: Meditations on Hope
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
October 18, 2023
Will what I do during my lifetime make any difference? Maybe in the present, but what about years from now?
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Seeking Balance in a Crisis
Kyle Kramer
October 13, 2023
When Scripture encourages us to “fear not,” God isn’t promising to keep us safe, just to stay with us.
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Beginning Again with St. Francis
Jovian Weigel, OFM
October 6, 2023
Conversion is the ongoing process of learning to live the gospel way of life given to us by Jesus and revealed to us by Francis and Clare.
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