Minute Meditations

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The Seed of Hope

Albert Haase, OFM May 13, 2025

Hope cannot be bought or taught. It can only be received and awakened.

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Have a Grateful Heart

Fr. Gary Caster February 16, 2025

I know that God is with me for the long (or short) haul of my life, all the way through eternity.

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Hold Nothing Back from God

Murray Bodo, OFM February 15, 2025

In his Letter to the Whole Order, Saint Francis writes...

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Love Pulls Us to God

Murray Bodo, OFM February 14, 2025

Love God and do as you will, says St. Augustine, for love is its own commandment.

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Seek Perfect Joy

Murray Bodo, OFM February 13, 2025

The spirituality of St. Francis is not so much about the heroic deed as it is about the heroic love with which even the smallest deed is done.

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Repair, Rebuild, Renew

Murray Bodo, OFM February 12, 2025

Once Francis knew God’s will, whether from some mystical voice or from listening to the scriptures, he would immediately try to live it out.

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Mary, Full of Grace

Murray Bodo, OFM February 11, 2025

Love was the reason for Jesus from all eternity.

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