Franciscan Spirit

The first beatitude Jesus declares is, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Family, career ambition, the search for joy or wellness or meaning—all noble pursuits. But unless they are built on a foundation of prayer, how strong is that foundation?

We may never see the fruits of our labors. We won’t know how a word or a kindness affects another person. But if we plant the first seed, then God can pour forth an abundant harvest.

Each one of us is embraced with God’s love. This union is not dependent on whether we worship God or even know God exists.

There are times when the interior journey is impeded by the refusal or inability to make an external journey.