Minute Meditations

man walking on a long path.

St. Francis Laid the Path

Imagine how different Western history and religion could have been if we had walked so tenderly and lovingly upon the earth, as Francis and Jesus did.
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man wearing a red face covering

Advent with the Saints: Francis Xavier

Mission is the theme in many Gospel stories. Jesus tours towns and villages, proclaiming God’s heavenly reign.
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open hands holding a gift to give to someone else.

Advent with the Saints: Nicholas

It’s well known that St. Nicholas, a sixth-century bishop, is behind our use of the secular “icon” of Christmas, Santa Claus.
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man standing on a rock

Advent with the Saints: Peter

Our Scriptures today play with the same imagery: the “Rock” who is our God.
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homeless person hold a cup filled with cuddles in his hands.

Advent with the Saints: Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam

Christmastime is marked by extra efforts at generosity toward the poor.
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A cook is preparing food.

Advent with the Saints: Adolph Kolping

The “Kolping Society,” as it is popularly known, seeks to emphasize the dignity of human work and support family life.
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woman holding a sign welcoming refugees.

Advent with the Saints: Frances Xavier Cabrini

Much of the Catholic Church in the United States has grown through the faith of thousands of immigrants who came here over the centuries.
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