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Compassion and Empathy

Paul Lipowski January 27, 2025

St. Francis’ compassion for all beings, human and animal alike, stemmed from his simple and loving heart.

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Identity in God

Franciscan Media January 26, 2025

The life of Francis shows us that to appreciate the book of creation we must come to know ourselves as creatures of God and as creatures of creation.

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.

Work in Concert with the World

Franciscan Media January 25, 2025

The key to Francis’s fraternal relationship to the created world is identity. Francis came to know himself as a creature in relation to God as Creator.

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Rejoice!

Bruce Epperly January 25, 2025

Joy is an inner virtue, emerging from our relationship to God and gratitude for God’s gifts in our lives.

St. Francis and the Gift of Love

Maureen O'Brien January 24, 2025

The Franciscan way encourages us to be present to love—right here, right now.

Five Steps to Deeper Discipleship

Mark P. Shea January 24, 2025

When some Catholics hear the word evangelization, they might not know where to start. This author provides a road map to building and sharing our faith.

‘Speak Out for Those Who Cannot Speak’

Tom Faletti January 24, 2025

This verse in Proverbs reveals God’s call to advocate for those who suffer injustice. Scripture provides a distinct call: We should advocate for those who are ignored and overlooked in our society.

Harvesting Justice

Stephen Copeland January 24, 2025

Behind every meal, there’s a story of sacrifice; Julie Taylor’s work at the National Farm Worker Ministry brings to light the often invisible and harsh realities of farm labor in the United States.