December 2022 | January 2023
Dear Reader: Christ among Us
For St. Francis, the Nativity scene represented a human connection with Christ. May it serve as a reminder to us today to be witnesses to the miracle of Christmas and what that means in our lives.
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Notes from a Friar: Do Animals Go To Heaven?
From time to time, I am posed with an interesting theological question: Do animals go to heaven?
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‘Dear Elizabeth Ann Seton’
Can a saint who died over 200 years ago have relevance for today? This author says yes as she imagines writing a heartfelt letter to Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint.
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Recognize. Reframe. Repeat.
A Franciscan therapist offers practical tips rooted in prayer to help ease our anxiety.
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Crèches from around the Globe
Brother Tim Sucher, OFM, has loved Nativity scenes since he was a small child. Now he has amassed a collection of over 100 crèches from all over the world.
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Saint Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas' life is one of history and mystery.
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