Fire of Praise
Each path Francis took on his journey to God led him to a single action: praise of God.
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We Are Interconnected
When the realities of life hit, and you have lost everything, what is left is the stunning beauty of our relationships with one another, with this world, and with God.
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St. Francis, Contemplation, and Sister Earth
Franciscan contemplation opens the heart and mind to take in more of the world, its beauty and suffering. Contemplative practice dilates one’s heart, like a plant unfolding before Brother Sun’s energy. It heightens our consciousness—our awareness of relationships with God ...
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One Family of Creation
Will we see our pets and other creatures in the next life? Only God can answer a question like this.
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Dear Reader: The Other Mary
Mary Magdalene was complicated, brave, loyal, filled with love, and prone to sin. In short: She was human.
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Living ‘The Canticle of the Creatures’
Francis’ experience with loss illustrates a path to deeper relationships, including with God.
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