Franciscan Spirit
Saint Who? Fiacre
Worker of the Land • b. 7th century–d. August 18, ca. 670 • Memorial: August 18
Saint Who? Pietro Parenzo
Deeply Devoted and Passionate • d. May 21, 1199 • Canonized: 1879 • Memorial: May 21
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Saint Who? Rasso of Andechs
The Gentle Giant • ca. 880—d. 953 • Memorial: May 17 and June 1
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Franciscan Inspirations: A Foundational Faith
One of the beautiful characteristics of Jesus’ teachings is that his examples are easy to understand and down to earth.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus’ Special Friends
The Gospels relate many people Jesus met and talked to during his three-year ministry.
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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’
“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus and the Canaanite Woman
Many people face a conundrum when reading the scene in Matthew’s Gospel where Jesus meets the Canaanite woman.
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