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10 Reasons to Fast This Lent
Fasting with purpose can give new meaning to Lent and increase your Easter joy.
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A Life in Dialogue:
An Interview with Father Cyprian Consiglio
What does it mean to live a life of true dialogue—not just talking, but deeply listening to the world, to other traditions, and even to unexpected voices like Bad Bunny?
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St. Francis’ Prayer before the Crucifix
Francis’ prayer before the crucifix does not start with “Woe is me” or some dark misery of the soul. Rather it begins focused on the glory and sublime beauty of God.
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Meditation Made Easy
If praying is talking to God, meditation is listening to God.
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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 30

Murray Bodo, OFM

Brother Wind and Air
Episode 26

Michael Calabria, OFM

The Sultan and St. Francis
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Ronald Rolheiser, OMI

A Spirituality of Aging and Letting Go

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Patricia Breen McNeil

Nov/Dec 2025 Issue
What Is Mine to Do? 

Sara P. Marks

The Franciscan Nature of Leadership

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 

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That All May Be One 

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Encounter Jesus the Healer 

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