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Leading with Humility

Paul Lipowski July 3, 2024

The values of humility, compassion, and service have guided Franciscan spirituality for centuries.

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Surrender Yourself to Healing

Richard Rohr, OFM July 2, 2024

Where do you instinctively make decisions—your head, heart, or gut? Which do you consider the most trustworthy?

Let Nothing Disturb or Distress You

Maureen O'Brien July 2, 2024

Our lives are made so much richer by the saints; they reinforce the beauty of the Gospels.

Glad Tidings

Herman Sutter July 1, 2024

With apparent joy, the prophet Isaiah tells us, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the one who brings glad tidings…” (cf. 52:7), and we know it is true.

Holy and Worthy of Care

Murray Bodo, OFM June 30, 2024

Everything is thereby holy and worthy of care, and reverence, and a song of God’s praise.

Serving God in Small Ways

Melanie Rigney June 30, 2024

Through the aggravations received from her Carmelite sisters, Thérèse of Lisieux developed what we know as the Little Way, serving God in the small things.

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Living the Truth

Murray Bodo, OFM June 29, 2024

St. Bonaventure said of his holy father Francis that he was a true teacher because he learned the truth of God’s revelation.

boy playing baseball, holding his mitten

Later this summer we will watch the best athletes in the world compete in the summer Olympics in Paris. And while most of us are not as athletically gifted as those in the games, we still can experience the enjoyment that can be brought by engaging in some type of competition.