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A Circle Whose Center Is Everywhere
There is a quote attributed to St. Bonaventure that is worth pondering, again and again: “God is a circle whose center is everywhere, and whose circumference is nowhere.”
The Depths of the Carceri
Eremo delle Carceri is a hermitage upon Mount Subasio where Francis and his brothers spent extended periods in prayerful solitude.
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Prayer for Heavy Hearts
How often do we fail to entrust the future to God? How quickly do we worry about what we cannot control?
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Good and Graceful Shepherd
Who hasn’t felt as if they are on the outside looking in? Who among us hasn’t felt dejected or neglected? May this prayer be your reminder today that you are loved no matter how far you’ve strayed.
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Open 24/7
At St. Edmund’s Retreat on Enders Island, on Long Island Sound, the sea-facing Chapel of Our Lady of Assumption is open 24/7. How rare it is, in these current times, to find a church that provides constant refuge.
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Commitment to Justice
Committing to justice requires clarity of purpose and a steadfast dedication to fairness and equality. St. Francis advocated for justice by standing up for the marginalized and promoting peace.
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Disrupt Me, Lord
As Passover neared, Jesus went to the Temple, disrupting the money changers and their commerce. He tipped their tables and spilled the coins they had been paid. It must have gotten their attention, but how many changed their ways?
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