Minute Meditations

As the story of Francis progresses, it becomes evident that the true religion here means gospel poverty, the poverty of the poor Christ.

For Francis and Clare, the universe was a sacrament and revelation of the divine.

Death is the great mystery, provoking our fear and anxiety, as well as inspiring our courage and hope.

Clare’s love song came out of her own sufferings.

Always it is the same: You suddenly realize that God has been there all along—that yes, God is present in your life.

Waiting is the most difficult part of prayer because it presupposes someone or something we are waiting for. And therefore everything is not up to us.