Inspiration
Notes from a Friar: The Theology of a Poet
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
June 8, 2023
Emily Dickinson said that she never went to church. But one thing is certain: She was a woman of deep faith.
One Nation Under God
Christopher Heffron
May 25, 2023
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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Who Was St. Anthony?
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 25, 2023
An eloquent preacher during his life, St. Anthony has become one of the Church’s most popular saints.
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St. Joseph: A Father for the Ages
Fr. Gary Caster
May 25, 2023
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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Parenting Kids with Autism
Matthew Chicoine
April 25, 2023
This father shares how the journey of supporting his two sons with Autism has enriched and informed his faith.
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Notes from a Friar: God Speaks to All
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
April 14, 2023
God can and does communicate in ways we can’t imagine.
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The Franciscan Connection to the Stations of the Cross
Stephen Copeland
March 25, 2023
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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