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Partnering with God
In episode 3 of Franciscan Media’s Off the Page podcast, Father Murray Bodo, OFM, discusses the creative action of partnering with God to make one’s soul, quoting poet John Keats’ notion of the world being a “vale of soul-making.”
Jesus Came for the Sick
Jesus told the religious leaders of his day and his disciples that he came for the sick, poor, and those who were marginalized—not the healthy or the wealthy.
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Challenge Accepted
St. Katharine Drexel came from a wealthy, philanthropic family in Philadelphia. She was willing to offer financial support to the cause of providing educations for children of color.
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Compassion and Empathy
St. Francis’ compassion for all beings, human and animal alike, stemmed from his simple and loving heart.
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Mighty St. Clare
St. Francis changed the world with his Gospel-infused spirituality, but he was also free to be an itinerant. His sister in faith, Clare, was just as effective in evangelizing without ever leaving San Damiano.
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Rejoice!
Joy is an inner virtue, emerging from our relationship to God and gratitude for God’s gifts in our lives.
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I Am Not in Control
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not harm you,’” Jeremiah 29:11. Living in accordance with God's plans means to cooperate with God.
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