Inspiration

Notes on paper | Photo by Álvaro Serrano on Unsplash

Notes from a Friar: The Theology of a Poet

Emily Dickinson said that she never went to church. But one thing is certain: She was a woman of deep faith.

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One Nation Under God

One Nation Under God

A walk along the Tijuana-San Diego border opens this pilgrim’s eyes to the plight of refugees—all children of God.
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Saint Anthony and little baby Jesus

Who Was St. Anthony?

An eloquent preacher during his life, St. Anthony has become one of the Church’s most popular saints.
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Statue of St. Joseph with Jesus

St. Joseph: A Father for the Ages

Scenes from the life of Joseph give us a glimpse of the virtues of this laborer and upstanding Jewish man, the carpenter who will build something beautiful for the God of his forefathers.
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Man pushes his son

Parenting Kids with Autism 

This father shares how the journey of supporting his two sons with Autism has enriched and informed his faith.
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Man on a beach | Photo by Farhad Fallahzad on Unsplash

Notes from a Friar: God Speaks to All

God can and does communicate in ways we can’t imagine.
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Statue of St. Francis of Assisi

The Franciscan Connection to the Stations of the Cross 

Praying the Stations of the Cross is a familiar Lenten practice for many, but a closer look at this popular tradition reveals surprising connections to Franciscan spirituality. 
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