Inspiration
Jesus, the Prophet
If we look at Jesus as human, as his earliest disciples did, it may change the way we follow his teachings.
Notes from a Friar: Pope Francis Said What?
You may recall Pope Francis’ statement a couple of years ago concerning God’s love.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Grains of Sand
Jesus spoke of the potential of the tiny mustard seed: “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to [this] mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you” (Lk ...
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How Saint Anthony Found Me
Saint Anthony of Padua is a name that conjures up many ideas and images: some factual, some the stuff of legends, some just plain silly.
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers: An Interview with John Dear, SJ
Father John Dear spoke with St. Anthony Messenger about the Christian call to nurture nonviolence in the world today.
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A Night with the Homeless
A sleepless night at a homeless shelter becomes a wake-up call for this volunteer.
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