Minute Meditations

A statue of St. Francis of Assisi on a horse as a young soldier

St. Francis Encounters the Crucified Christ

The Franciscan path to God is an inversion of monastic values. Rather than fleeing the world to find God, God is to be found in the world. The idea that “the world is our cloister” finds its root in Francis ...
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woman using her hands to form a heart

‘Hurt Hearts Can Heal’

The truth is, no matter the depth of any faith or trust in God, we betray one another and are betrayed. It adds up.
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young man holding his ears closed

Do Not Close Your Ears

Too often, the poor, the needy, the homeless, and the destitute are not heard.
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man walking on a wooden path while holding his Bible

The Slow Journey into God

Francis's journey involved learning to love anew the things of creation, his love constantly being purified by the overarching love of God.
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Man standing in front of graffiti with the word Jesus

Sacred Name of Jesus

If you ever wonder where God is, I have good news for you, he is right where you are.
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men getting ready to run a race

We Tireless Spirits

Age and cultures define death differently. The French writer Simone de Beauvoir called death “an unjustifiable violation.”
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woman with a hallow around her head is sitting in a field

Miracles Unfold Daily

It is no coincidence that, by opening up our own hearts and asking our community of believers to join us, we began to witness the power of prayer.
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