Our Father’s World
Long distances can lead to ignorance of civil unrest, hunger, natural disasters. Though far away, all the globe's peoples are brothers and sisters to us.
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Education and Intellectual Engagement
St. Francis valued knowledge as a tool for understanding God’s creation. Embracing simplicity allows us to pursue knowledge with humility and a thirst for wisdom.
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Sanctuary of the Heart
When the church sanctuary is empty, the light still burns. It's good to know that Jesus remains in our holy place, even when the pews are vacant.
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Be Quiet
Life is noisy. It’s also cluttered, stressful, and distracting. God lives in those moments, but we’re often too busy to listen. How often do you slow down long enough to hear God talking to you?
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The Weight of Suffering
Physical, mental, and emotional suffering are heavy crosses to bear. May this prayer comfort and strengthen you as you persevere through such hardship today.
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Animus Christi
Sometimes the world feels so chaotic, abrasive, everything exploding, even trashed. In these times, the simplest of phrases can be the most grounding—like Animus Christi, the soul of Christ.
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Giving Myself as Alms
When we think of giving alms for Lent, we generally think of giving money. But giving of ourselves can be another way to share.
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