Franciscan Spirit
Mary: Mother of Mystics
Murray Bodo, OFM
May 2, 2020
Mary’s life, like that of her son, will be a living out of her own canticle.
Father Casey Cole on Suffering
Casey Cole, OFM
April 29, 2020
Who among us doesn't know suffering? We've all experienced these moments of pain, either physical, mental, or spiritual. In this video, Casey Cole, OFM, proposes that certain kinds of suffering can be beneficial and allows for immense growth.
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A Time for Grace
Stephen Copeland
April 25, 2020
When I first started going on contemplative retreats, I remember how difficult it was to give myself grace in my journey inward.
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St. Clare, COVID-19, and the Communion of Saints
Pauline J. Albert, PhD
April 25, 2020
“He died alone!” “We were not with her!” These lamentations are heard daily as people recount the most bitter experience of losing a loved one to COVID-19.
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayers: A Collection of Devotions
Anne Costa
April 15, 2020
O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you and will a lively sorrow for my sins. I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient ...
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A Message of Hope from the Mayor of Assisi
Franciscan Media
April 14, 2020
Stefania Proietti is the mayor of Assisi, Italy. The following Easter letter is to the residents of Assisi, and she wanted to share it with us. In turn, we wanted to share her beautiful message of hope with you.
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‘Who are you, my God, and who am I?’
Judy Zarick
April 12, 2020
One of the stories about Francis of Assisi relates how a brother watched the saint in prayer, and heard him pray the words, “Who are you, Lord my God, and who am I?”
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