Inspiration
Why I Became a Secular Franciscan
St. Francis established three different Orders. The first one is for the friars; the second is for nuns, such as the Poor Clares; and the third is the Secular Franciscan Order.
The Stigmata of St. Francis: Embracing the Crucified Christ
God marked Francis with the stigmata: the total gift of Christ in his suffering and death on the cross.
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Padre Pio: A Saint for All Seasons
Padre Pio continues to inspire the faith lives of believers worldwide.
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Creativity and Soul-Making
“What’s the fear?” she asked. I paused. “I guess I just feel like creativity is part of who I am. And when I don’t have time to create, I feel out of whack. How can I be a good dad ...
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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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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