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Each of us can add beauty to the universe by intentionally bringing joy, laughter, creativity, and healing to others’ lives. What beauty can we add to the lives of those around us?
Clare’s bereavement could hardly be equaled since for her, as for her sisters, Francis was “after God, her only consolation.”
Humility is not a sign of weakness but a mark of true strength—a recognition of our own limitations and imperfections, and a willingness to serve others with grace and selflessness.
If you have been silently struggling with depression or anxiety, make an appointment for therapy. Or, if a friend, loved one, or coworker is dealing with mental health issues, sometimes simply being present and listening to him/her is just what that person needs in the moment.
Clare was a guide for all who would follow Francis after his death.
About three-quarters of a mile below Assisi stands the little convent of San Damiano.
How does God exercise authority? Just as God is over us, so should we be good stewards over creation.
Clare encourages us to unlock the spiritual power we already possess.
There’s a moral realism in healthy and grounded people. They’re not ideological, on the left or the right.
Jesus wanted us to have joy, and often, laughter is a part of that. Yet it can be so elusive.
