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Hold Nothing Back

Many of us are nervous when it comes to going to confession. We worry about what to say, and whether we will say or do it right. What if we make a mistake? Forget something? Mess up? Too often we ...
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Holy Simplicity

Maybe Francis had the better way to follow—to do as God desires, with course corrections along the way, rather than sitting and fretting over what God really means.
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The Timelessness of St. Francis

With the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, we as a Church—and beyond—take a moment to recognize the world-shaking faith and example of this holy man.
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We Are Living Canticles

Francis of Assisi wrote his “Canticle of the Creatures” as a hymn of praise to God for all things great and small—and that includes us.
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Prayer for All Mothers

Because motherhood requires women to offer so much of their own spirits, it can lead to feeling depleted.
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A Call to Discipleship

Today we pray to take seriously our call to discipleship, letting Jesus’ example influence every decision we make.
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Recess

It can be easy to forget that God can be like a playful child, smiling and inviting us to join in a recess of divine proportions.
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