Loving God in Good Times and Bad
Clare's deep love for God gave her great joy in spite of difficulties in her life.
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Advent with Saint Clare
“She was the first flower in Francis’ garden, and she shone like a radiant star.” —Saint Bonaventure On Sunday we begin the Advent season, leading us to the birth of Christ. As we walk this journey, we will be joined ...
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Francis: A Man Whose Whole Being Radiated Joy
Francis was becoming a happy man, not giddy, but a man whose whole being radiated joy. He had endured hatred and abuse in patience for two years already, and yet his spirit seemed more steadfast with the passing weeks and ...
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God's Kingdom Is Already Being Realized
In one sense, what the Voice said to Francis is what he already knew, that beneath what appears on the surface is the priceless gold of what everything really is: God’s precious creation. And even greater than the created thing ...
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Gather around the Table of Plenty
Eating is not only an individual delight but also, and mainly, a communal experience. Family reunions mean sharing story after story around the table. The food served becomes the backdrop for a renewal of mutual concerns remembered and new events ...
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Food Symbolizes Our Gratitude to God
Food is a symbol of our gratitude to God and our mutual appreciation for one another. It is a commodity to share as well as an expression of how much we care. Feeding the hungry is a virtue that must ...
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Eating Is a Moral Act
Christianity is one religion that places upon us the obligation to care for the least of our sisters and brothers here on earth if we want to share the banquet the Lord of hosts has prepared in heaven for those ...
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