Minute Meditations

An old ladder reaching into the night starry sky.

Creation Is a Ladder to God

Penance, poverty, humility and compassion were the values that forged Francis into a “cosmic brother,” one who was related to all creatures and to the elements of creation.
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group of people stargazing in the night sky

Stars in the Night Sky

The stiller you become, the clearer will your reflection be.
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Group of diverse people unified stacking hands on top of each other as a symbol of teamwork

That All May Be One

The divisions, dichotomies, and dualisms of the world can only be overcome by a unitive consciousness at every level.
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man standing silently on a mountain and watching a sunset.

Silence Is Peace the World Cannot Give

We must learn to start every single encounter with a foundational yes, before we ever dare to move to no.
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man sitting by water in silence

Silence Gives

Leave the silence open-ended. Do not try to settle the dust. Do not rush to resolve the inner conflict.
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hands peaceful in worship with a sunrise in the background

Conversion Is Never Easy

Imagine the logistics and the dangers St. Francis and his companion navigated to bring his message of peace—especially to a man from another culture.
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woman looking at a sign "Jesus Saves" surrounded by buildings

Know Ourselves in God

We are called to find God in fragile human flesh, encounter him and let ourselves be fully embraced by him.
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