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In our world of differing political opinions, this Franciscan brother asks you to consider what St. Francis would do to cultivate respect and understanding.
The crèche may be the most popular Christian devotional practice and example of inculturation (situating Jesus in every culture).
Sometimes, we have to travel to places on our own. Those can be real-life destinations or they can be journeys inward.
We are all unique in so many different ways—our looks, nationalities, religions, and so much more. It is only when we come together that we create a beautiful image of Christ’s love.
An adaptation of Clare’s words, Gaze upon Christ, Consider Christ, Contemplate Christ, can be a Franciscan mantra for those wishing to draw closer to God in contemplative prayer.
The following is an excerpt from Franciscan Media’s interview with Garrett Galvin, OFM, the president of the Franciscan School of Theology, for Ep. 7 of our Off the Page Podcast.
When you agree to live simply, the ethics and economics of war reveal themselves in all their evil and stupidity.
Prayer, at its most basic form, is about two things: authentic friendship and continuing to show up.
When you agree to live simply, you have little to protect and no desire for acquisition, even for acquisition of any “moral capital.”
In honoring our unity in diversity, we give God glory and bring out each other’s gifts for service.
