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A Journey into Franciscan Poverty
For 50 months this writer, spiritual life coach, cook, and retreat facilitator lived an itinerant lifestyle.
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Lessons from Jesus’ Agony in the Garden
Like us, Jesus could be besieged by his emotions. But his example shows us that God is there to comfort and support us.
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Broken Vessels: Lent as a Doorway to Conversion
We all face tragedy and challenges in life. When you make the choice to heal, your spirit is awakened through a nurturing of self and faith.
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Meet the Holy Galilean Women
The holy Galilean women may not be in the forefront in Scripture, but they had a front-row seat to Jesus’ extraordinary life and ministry.
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From all of us at Franciscan Media—thank you. You have been part of our story, and we hold you in our prayers with deep gratitude and peace.
The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe have made the difficult decision to conclude the operations of Franciscan Media by the end of 2025. Our daily features, including Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause+Pray—as well as our popular newsletter—will continue!
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Episode 32

Eunice Park

A 50-Month Journey into Franciscan Poverty
Episode 26

Michael Calabria, OFM

The Sultan and St. Francis

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Colleen C. Mitchell

Martha and Mary: Jesus Loves Them Both

Mark P. Shea

Why It’s So Hard to Forgive 

Pat McCloskey, OFM

Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God
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'That All May Be One'

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Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

Franciscan Spirituality

That All May Be One 

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Encounter Jesus the Healer 

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Celebrating Hispanic Culture 

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Saint Hugh of Grenoble

Saint Hugh of Grenoble

  • Minute Meditations
Man jumping | Photo by Nicolas I. on Unsplash

‘I Was the Beloved’

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In Praise of Outdoor Stations of the Cross 

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The Bible and Homosexuality