Inspiration

Artificial intelligence

Faith and Family: Where Technology and Humanity Meet 

As a proud member of Gen X, I can remember life both before and after the boom of the Internet.

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Illustration of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Canticle of the Creatures

The return to the Portiuncula was by way of Borgo San Sepolcro, Monte Casale, and Citta di Castello.
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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism

Mark Shea is an author, blogger, and longtime contributor to the St. Anthony Messenger. He often takes on challenging topics that face Catholics today. His September 2024 cover story, “The Dangers of Christian Nationalism,” in the St. Anthony Messenger explores the rise of nationalistic ...
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Painting of Saint Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure: Loving God with Heart and Mind 

The life and message of St. Bonaventure can provide a framework for understanding both the world and your personal calling. 
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I’d Like to Say: The Time to Protect Elections Is Now 

As trust in our election system erodes, so does our sense of unity as American citizens. By looking to the Franciscan tradition and its emphasis on peace-building, we can find ways to heal and strengthen our divided society.
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Be Fearless in Prayer

The strongest and most vibrant relationships are those sustained by good, healthy habits.
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Big shoes and little shoes

Faith and Family: A Parental Gut Check

So many firsts and lasts flying at you can elicit a lot of emotions and reflection. It certainly has for me.
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