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A Deeper Look at Freedom

Independence Day is a time for patriotism and picnics, to be sure. A different way to think about this national holiday is to consider what our freedom actually opens up for us. Is there a part of you that is ...
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Serving Others

Make a donation of time, talent, or treasure to an organization or cause that helped you when you needed it most.
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When Pride Leads to Humility

Arrogance and self-promotion are very human, which means we all have fallen into those traps. But humility is the path we should be on.
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Walk Your Path

What would it look like to consider resting in your inherent union with the divine in the unknown, in the proverbial desert, and in the tension?
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Making Tough Decisions

At the core of Franciscan leadership lies a deep commitment to the well-being and dignity of all people—a recognition that every decision we make must be guided by the principles of justice, mercy, and love.
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Let Your Light Lead

We can’t plug in an address or GPS coordinates as we walk the path of prayer. But God’s goodness and grace are always drawing us forth, the way ahead lit by love.
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God Shows Himself

The next time you have the opportunity to watch a storm, consider the ways it reminds you of God.
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