Inspiration

a tile mosaic art piece depicting St. Clare

Poor Clare, Rich in Spirit

Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares, helped to start a movement that flourishes to this day.

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Woman surrounded by seabirds on a beach twirling around

The Power of Evangelical Joy

Evangelical joyfulness is simply another way to call the experience of living with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, love, and thanksgiving.
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Person holds a San Damiano cross

Humanizing God

We understand how our own hands are so important in expressing our love and care for one another—a touch, a protective hold. That image also tells us about God.
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Body

Love, Poverty, and Perfect Joy

When we learn to love something, we grow into our Godlikeness. ​​​​​​​We live fully, richly, joyfully.
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young man looking into the sky during sunset

Notes from a Friar: A Closer Look at Heaven

Eternity will be the revelation not only of all God’s love and goodness, but also of all that we have meant to each other.
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woman holding a lantern | Photo by Austin Neill on Unsplash

Notes from a Friar: Giving Glory Back to God

Let yourself be swept up into the brightness and glory of God. It is a gift that Father, Son and Holy Spirit have bestowed on you and me.
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Saint Francis embraces the leper

Saint Francis Meets the Leper

In embracing the leper, Saint Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.
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