Inspiration
Notes from a Friar: The Book of Proverbs
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
July 17, 2023
The Book of Proverbs, which was written about 400 years before the birth of Jesus, covers only 32 pages in the Bible.
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Notes from a Friar: Finding the Room Within
Jeremy Harrington, OFM
June 29, 2023
Have you found that special room within yourself?
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The Catholic Church’s Best-Kept Secret
Mark P. Shea
June 24, 2023
An exploration of the Catholic Church’s social teaching can guide our approach to living out the Gospel.
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10 Verbs to Live By
Franciscan Media
June 23, 2023
Life is for living. Do it boldly with these 10 verbs.
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When Words Fall Short
Stephen Copeland
June 23, 2023
Sometimes icons, symbols, nature, and art can take us where words cannot.
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Loving Brothers, Beloved Saints: Francis and Anthony
Dominic V. Monti, OFM
June 12, 2023
The Franciscans now had Francis and Anthony who symbolized two strains that would exist, sometimes in tension, among them from that time forward.
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Saint Francis Meets the Leper
In embracing the leper, Saint Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.