Catholic Saints

I began to deeply understand that I belonged not only to God, but also to those with whom I am in relationships.

The last line of St. Francis’ prayer presents us with one of the paradoxes of the spiritual journey.

When our words are kind and gentle, our spirits will be too. We will have fewer regrets and be more charitable and peaceful.

Prayer cannot be judged on the basis of “highs” or “feel-good” experiences.

How do we center ourselves in the love of God? Clare’s answer is simple and disarming: Become poor.

To know God is to know the human person since the mystery of God is the human person.