conversion

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St. Francis Meets the Leper

In embracing the leper, St. Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.
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Solitude, then Conversion

Reflect According to St. Bonaventure, once, after St. Francis happened upon a leper, and a sense of revulsion turned to compassion, he felt light and peaceful. Francis then longed for solitude—opportunities to be alone with God. After some time of ...
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Broken Vessels: Lent as a Doorway to Conversion

We all face tragedy and challenges in life. When you make the choice to heal, your spirit is awakened through a nurturing of self and faith.
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Let Us Be Followers of Francis

On the brink of election season, it already feels like the tension in our country has reached a peak unparalleled in my lifetime.
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Mark: The Gospel of Conversion

Scholars have referred to Mark’s Gospel as a passion narrative with a few introductory texts. But more to the point, it is better described as a primer on conversion.
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