Franciscan Spirituality
Notes from a Friar: The Book of Proverbs
The Book of Proverbs, which was written about 400 years before the birth of Jesus, covers only 32 pages in the Bible.
Notes from a Friar: Finding the Room Within
Have you found that special room within yourself?
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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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Notes from a Friar: God Speaks to All
God can and does communicate in ways we can’t imagine.
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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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St. Francis of Assisi and His Canticle of the Sun
The Canticle of the Sun sings in simple words of praise all that Francis discovered of the glory and goodness of God.
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Do Animals Go to Heaven?
From time to time, I am posed with an interesting theological question: Do animals go to heaven?
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