
Lent with St. Francis: Praising God
Francis understood that the way to imitate Jesus was by doing the good works that he had done, but there was also a mystical dimension to that identification.
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Francis understood that the way to imitate Jesus was by doing the good works that he had done, but there was also a mystical dimension to that identification.

Why is there no Gospel account of Jesus’ meeting with his mother right after his resurrection or in the 40 days before his ascension?

Praying the rosary to find strength and support is common. This man prays the rosary for an end to racism.

As we prepare to celebrate Easter, this author reminds us that miracles are all around us.

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews Evelyn, Yes Day, and Resurrection.

The prophets are persecuted because they represent the justice of God. To the extent that we do not reject our own sinfulness, we are all allies of the power of wickedness.

What gives us peace in the dark moments, in life’s darkest moments, is always hope. Hope does not disappoint: it is always there, silent, humble, but strong

Francis wanted to make sure that his brothers understood that any glory they might experience always reflected more on God’s goodness than on any merit of their own.

God is involved in our affairs. We don’t always appreciate his involvement. But God stays involved anyhow because he cares for us.

In modeling his life on the Gospels, Francis hoped that people would see in him and in the Lesser Brothers an example of what they, too, could achieve if they would only follow Jesus.