
Mercy and the Franciscan Way
The intersection of the themes of religious life and mercy should be even clearer for those of us who commit to living the Franciscan charism in the modern world, for mercy was a theme close to Francis of Assisi’s heart.
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The intersection of the themes of religious life and mercy should be even clearer for those of us who commit to living the Franciscan charism in the modern world, for mercy was a theme close to Francis of Assisi’s heart.

Sometimes beautiful deeds done for Christ are hidden within terribly ordinary tasks.

The Gospels have reminded us to be alert and vigilant for the second coming.

It was Louisiana Sweet Dough Pie, and it is served only once a year—on Good Friday.

It sounds like a strange question to ask because, by definition, God is infinite.

We humans know the temptation of following our own plans, even when they are contrary to God’s.

Older churches most always count Saint Anthony among their pantheon of statues.

When I look at the unfair judgments endured by Jesus for our salvation, I think of the judgments I have made in my lifetime.

When I was young, my family took a trip to the Epcot Center at Disney World.

In the stillness, when the silence seems mystical and we are by ourselves in a comforting place, we can sometimes hear the whispers of higher things. One of these is forgiveness.