Minute Meditations

woman forming a heart with her hands.

Loved by God, Found by St. Anthony

As Julian of Spires wrote: “The sea obeys and fetters break/And lifeless limbs thou dost restore/While treasures lost are found again/When young or old thine aid implore.”

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Statue of Saint Anthony and Christ child

Francis and Anthony: Brothers in Alms

Anthony’s ascent to sainthood was even more meteoric than Francis’.
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A man holding a guitar while looking into the sunset.

St. Anthony Sees God

One day, when Anthony came down from the tree to join the other friars for lunch, he became seriously ill.
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grandmother and grandson laughing together.

Always Say ‘I Love You’

Throughout this messy, sweet, chaotic, precious time we have together, we’ll tell each other the best thing, the only thing that really matters: “I love you.”
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man praising God with hands raised.

Hymns of Praise

Each path Francis took on his journey to God led him to a single action: praise of God.
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Person giving oranges | Elianna Gill | Unsplash

Acquire Less, Love More

Will you choose to live with less so you can love more? Will you trust that joy is not something to chase but something to welcome in the present moment? 
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God's Love | Photo by Tommy Briskey on Unsplash

The ‘Least of Us’ Are God’s Beloved

We cannot find peace in chaos. In the noise and violence that surround us in this country every day, covering our ears and eyes is easy.
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