Inspiration

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Faith and Family for June 5: Pentecost Sunday

This week we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. In the Gospel, Jesus appears to the disciples and they receive the Holy Spirit.

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Sisterhood of Saints: Joan of Arc

Until the bitter end Joan of Arc was confident she had remained obedient to God.
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Faith and Family for May 29: Ascension Sunday

This Sunday we mark the seventh week since the Easter resurrection of Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus prays for those on earth who continue to believe in him.
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Franciscans at the Border

Along treacherous stretches of borderland between the United States and Mexico, Franciscans are working to respond to the humanitarian crisis there with faith and compassion.
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Franciscan Peacemakers: On the Front Lines of Human Trafficking

The Franciscan Peacemakers have been helping women struggling with prostitution and poverty for over 25 years. Now some of the women they’ve helped are giving back.
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Walking with the LGBTQ Community: An Interview with Jim Martin, SJ

Someone you love has come out as LGBTQ. Jim Martin, SJ, offers ways to respond with love, respect, and compassion.
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Welcoming Afghan Refugees

Inspired by St. Francis, this author reaches beyond language and cultural differences to connect with Afghan refugees resettling in the United States.
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