Minute Meditations

St. Thérèse of Lisieux wrote that there is more power in one little act done with all the love one possesses than in the most impressive spiritual displays or works of service if they are not rooted in pure love ...

Wind, water, fire, and earth are creation’s basic elements that work together to sustain life.

Francis knew he was dying. A doctor friend from Arezzo had come to visit him and told him that with God’s grace, all would be well.

Love God and do as you will, says St. Augustine, for love is its own commandment.

Everyone who goes down to the crypt and kneels in front of the tomb feels that something under that massive granite is still moving.

Francis kindled his desire for God by constantly striving to overcome obstacles in his life that prevented him from relationship with God.