Contemplation and the Franciscan Tradition
Prayer is defined as a lifting of our hearts and minds to God, and contemplation can be considered the highest form of prayer.
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Strangers to Brothers: St. Francis and the Sultan
As Francis drew nearer, the Sultan’s expression changed to one of mild amusement. Francis couldn’t help returning the expression.
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Francis and Clare: Where the Tradition Begins
The genius of their spirituality was their recognition that the Gospels could and should be lived by every person.
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The Stigmata of St. Francis
This friar reflects on a singular moment in the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
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The Heritage of the Franciscan Family
Contemplation, conversion, minority, and poverty are essential Franciscan values.
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The Way of St. Francis
It was in the spring of 1224 that Francis composed the final poem of his life, The Canticle of Brother Sun. This is a spontaneous outpouring of love and praise that reveals ingenuously the profound unconscious integration that the love ...
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