Minute Meditations

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Embrace the Beatitudes

At the heart of Francis’s and Clare’s biblical vision was the Sermon on the Mount, and most especially the Beatitudes.

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Praying with Our Bodies

Although our culture separates body and spirit, the very incarnation of Jesus speaks to a higher reality.
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Godly Moment

In keeping his eyes on the leper, in thinking only of this person before him, Francis forgot himself.
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Life and Love Within Myself

In my best, my most alive moments—in my mystical moments, if you want—I have a profound sense of belonging.
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Kindness Pleases God

Today do a small act of love for someone. Open a door for someone, or just say “please” or “thank you.”
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Wonder, Woe, and Well-Being

Seasoned by tears of joy and lament, prayer-centered presence invites us to welcome the whole world by drawing it into our heart-center.
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Love. Now.

Jesus commanded us to love; so we know love is not just a feeling, since we cannot command feelings.
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