Series

The Inbreaking of the Word: Week 1 of Advent

Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM, invites us into the hope of the Advent season and helps us to meditate upon and contemplate this past Sunday’s readings …

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Study & Theology: A Conversation with Garrett Galvin

The following is an excerpt from Franciscan Media's interview with Garrett Galvin, OFM, the president of the Franciscan School of Theology, for Ep. 7 of our Off the Page Podcast.
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Psalm 23 in the Bible

Study & Theology: Studying My Way to God

God has a way of hooking us. God hooked me through academic study. As a freshman in college, I was taking a Medieval History course when I was assigned The Little Flowers of St. Francis. I hated it. I found it ...
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Study & Theology: Francis, the Opposite of Practical

“If the degree would look good on your resume, go for it!” That was Dad’s response when I told him that I was thinking about getting a master’s degree in Franciscan theology. As a parent, Dad was particularly concerned about ...
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Study & Theology: For Space Travelers in Search of the Heart

My wife and I have a tradition of getting each other a Christmas ornament each year. One of the first she got for me was a space shuttle since she sometimes called me “spaceman.” She had already realized that I ...
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Holy, Wholly Healthy: Pumping Up with Prayer

Exercise can bring many physical and psychological benefits. When we add a layer of prayer, we can benefit spiritually.
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Holy, Wholly Healthy: Helping Others, Healing Ourselves

We all can benefit from giving back, from volunteering, even if we have health problems. Connecting with others brings hope into our lives.
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