
Creation Itself as Cathedral
Richard Rohr, OFM, writes, “Creation itself—not ritual or spaces constructed by human hands—was Francis’ primary cathedral.” What comes to mind as you consider these words?
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Richard Rohr, OFM, writes, “Creation itself—not ritual or spaces constructed by human hands—was Francis’ primary cathedral.” What comes to mind as you consider these words?

I am in the process of becoming a Catholic but am having difficulty accepting closed Communion.

Sometimes we might feel a sort of separateness from God—as if God is far away, up in heaven, or just not here in our world in our daily life. But God is always right here with us, no matter where we are or what we’re going through.

The apostle Paul counsels that “your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. . . . Glorify God in body” (1 Cor 6:19–20). How do we glorify God with our bodies?

Jesus does not want masks. He does not want projections of our superficial selves that bear no resemblance to who we really are.

I’m always intrigued with people’s last words before they pass on. Blessed Eleanor Arcangela’s (1460–1495) last words were, “Jesus, my love!”

The church creates the bread, and the bread creates the church, like a wonderful and mutual admiration society.

First and before all, Francis wanted to imitate the poverty of Christ. He was not pursuing an abstract ideal.

The well-known hymn, “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace,” is often associated with the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi.

Have you ever stopped to marvel at how amazingly unique you are?
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