Unity through Community
Our Franciscan tradition speaks to the idea of unity through community.
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True Disciples
“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:31–32). In modeling his life on the Gospels, Francis hoped that people would see in ...
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The Sign of the Cross
“When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own…” (John 8:28). Francis prayed continually to be identified with the crucified Christ. His efforts throughout his ...
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Great Compassion
“Neither do I condemn you” (John 8:11). While Francis was on his journey to visit the sultan, he stayed overnight in an inn, where he was approached by a prostitute. St. Francis answered her: “If you wish me to do ...
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Sister Death
“Martha said to him, ‘I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life’” (John 11:24–25) Death always startles us with its suddenness, its finality. ...
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Reinventing Ourselves
“But some asked, ‘Surely the Messiah does not come from Galilee, does he?’” (John 7:40). We know that, although he spent much time in Assisi, Francis and his companions also traveled around the country a bit. On a few occasions ...
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The Kingdom Is Right Here
“You know me, and you know where I am from” (John 7:28). Jesus is responding to some of the Jews saying that “When the Christ comes, no one will know where he is from.” This becomes an issue again and again ...
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