Inspiration
Lent with Padre Pio: Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
March 5, 2025
On this journey, we will be accompanied by St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more commonly known as Padre Pio. This humble Capuchin friar embodied the true spirit of walking with Christ throughout his life.
Lent Gives ‘Spring Training’ A Whole New Meaning
Richard Gribble, CSC
February 24, 2025
This author offers us practical ways to make the best of the 40 days of Lent.
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Your Prayer Life: Looking at the Bigger Picture
Martin J.P. Gianotti
February 24, 2025
Sometimes we can only break the bonds of disordered attachments when God leads us to the desert.
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Names as an Act of Reverence
Patricia Breen McNeil
February 24, 2025
Some of the most powerful life lessons are taught through simple interactions or encounters.
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The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 24, 2025
St. Francis embraced all journeys of life—and even his own death—with a willing heart.
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A Lenten Journey toward Hope
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 24, 2025
Sometimes in life there can be two totally unrelated things that, upon closer look, are actually connected.
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St. Francis and the Gift of Love
Maureen O'Brien
January 24, 2025
The Franciscan way encourages us to be present to love—right here, right now.
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