
Francis and Clare: Something Old, Something New
Francis and Clare did not let the old get in the way of the new, but like all religious geniuses, revealed what the old was saying all along.
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Francis and Clare did not let the old get in the way of the new, but like all religious geniuses, revealed what the old was saying all along.

When the ache of our conscience reminds us we are not right with God, may humility lead us to repentance.

If we are faithful to God, heaven will take care of itself. Seek God’s realm in this life. In the here and now, our kin need to us bring God’s joy to the world.

Much like the rumbling thunder in the background on a hot summer afternoon, my temper sometimes rumbles under the surface instead of exploding

The road to the wisdom Thomas Aquinas gained in his life began when he was a youngster and asked the same question so many children do: “What is God?”

I know that God is with me for the long (or short) haul of my life, all the way through eternity.

In his Letter to the Whole Order, Saint Francis writes…

When Moses went before the Pharaoh, he proclaimed the words God had spoken to him, “Let my people go!” The heartbeat of God was for the freedom and protection of his children.

Love God and do as you will, says St. Augustine, for love is its own commandment.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for the romantics. And though this holiday has been commercialized repeatedly, the true meaning of this day is more powerful than any gift, bouquet of flowers, or diamond necklace.