Christmas
Echoing Joy
Today, think about the pure proclamation when the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds: “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people” (Lk 2:10).
Partner in the Plan
One of the overlooked characters in the Christmas narrative is Joseph. The Scriptures don’t tell us much about him, but one can imagine how confusing it would have been for him to discover that his wife-to-be was pregnant with a ...
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Searching for Peace at Christmastime
The news is filled with stories of turmoil. St. Francis understood that peace was our reward—we just need to cultivate and share it.
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Notes from a Friar: Holding On to Christmas
This Christmas, I hope you are feeling the deep joy of Jesus’ presence, in spite of so many recent challenges.
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Capturing the Joy of Christmas
Now that I’m a parent, my family’s Christmas spirit looks pretty different than that of my family of origin.
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One Flickering Flame
We are given the gift of having St. Francis’ guidance: “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
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A Quieter Christmas