Inspiration

Solanus Casey

Seven Days with Solanus Casey

The monastery doorbell rang at two o’clock in the morning. Father Solanus Casey ran down the steps to the door before anyone else was awakened. When he …

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Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina: How Sacred Reading Can Transform Our Lives

“Lectio Divina,” which means sacred reading, is one of the most ancient contemplative practices in the Christian tradition, dating back to the Desert Fathers and Mothers.
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St. Anthony

Lost & Found: Thank You, St. Anthony of Padua

The array of wonders attributed to St. Anthony in story and legend is astounding in its variety.
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Lay saints

Why So Few Lay Saints?

Few lay men or women have been formally canonized. Most saints belonged to religious communities.
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Canticle of the Creatures

A Poet’s Approach to the Canticle of the Creatures

St. Francis' poem “Canticle of the Creatures” contains rich theology and story but what about its beauty as a poem?
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Franciscan poverty

A 50-Month Journey into Franciscan Poverty

Eunice Park discusses her 50-month journey into Franciscan poverty
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soul of america

Are We Losing the Soul of America?

One of the issues that has dominated the headlines in the United States is immigration. How do our Christian and Franciscan values serve as a guiding light in an issue that is complex and nuanced, yet at the same time ...
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