Franciscan Spirit

St. Francis used prayer as his compass. His brothers followed his example.

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.