Minute Meditations

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Unity through Community

Our Franciscan tradition speaks to the idea of unity through community.
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The Undimmed Power of the Gospel

Francis took a literal approach to the Gospel. He began with the most basic interpretation of a text, but he didn’t stop there.
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What Must I Do?

Anything that prevents us from following Jesus with our whole heart, anything that holds us back, is a stumbling block to Christian discipleship
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We Cannot Control the Mission

Time and again, my little worldview is shaken by something wider; my plans are almost always dashed by bigger, better ones.
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Jesus Never Promised Success

While there is nothing wrong with hoping for success in our lives, our faith is destined for problems if it becomes an expectation we cannot live without.
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What Do We Expect?

If we want to follow Jesus, we must let go of our hopes and expectations, our visions for the future, our demands for the present, and remain radically open to what God is doing right in front of us.
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Christ Calls Us to the Here and Now

Christ calls us to the here and now. He wants us to be present to people and things that actually make a difference.
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