Find what you’re looking for
Reflect Whether through social media or the news cycle, we’re constantly reminded of how little we have in common with each other, how entrenched we
We all have times in our lives when we get down on ourselves. It might be about the way we look, something we did or said, or what we see as personal weaknesses.
Francis had a special affection for larks; he considered their brown feathers a sign of their closeness to God, of their humility.
Like many who follow Francis, I’ve read “Canticle of the Creatures” over the years, but recently sought it out again for the words “to you alone, Most High, do they belong”.
Francis treated animals kindly because they pointed toward God. Do you allow the animal stories about Francis to point you toward God?
What is it we are looking for? What kind of reward do we want from this world when we are already being made glorious in the eyes of God?
My favorite time of year has always been autumn. I love watching the colors of the trees erupt into blazing colors of orange, red, and yellow.
Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life.
Consider observing this ancient holy season to renew and enrich your spiritual life this autumn.
Perhaps that is the singular lesson Francis left behind: God is within us; therefore, we are not only capable, but called to be holy.
