Franciscan Spirit Blog

St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty

St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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Saint Who? Richard of Lucca

A Holy Patriarch | ca. 670–ca. 725–726 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: February 7
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Saint Who? Romanus of Le Mans

The Shy Saint d. 385 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: November 24
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Catholic Saints

Saint Who? Perpetua and Felicity

Mothers and Martyrs • d. March 7, 203 • Memorial: March 7
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The Theology of a Poet

I don’t read a lot of poetry, but I do have a favorite author and one who is deeply appreciated by many: Emily Dickinson.
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Finding God in the Everyday

Ever felt lost on your spiritual journey? Many people have—even in the Bible. 
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Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti

Pope Francis stood beneath the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi on October 3rd and signed his new encyclical which opens with words of Francis himself. It was a touching moment.
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