Franciscan Saints
Born to Eternal Life
The resurrection, the foundation of Christian hope, is knitted into the very sinews of every deciduous ash, aspen, beech, birch, cherry, elm, and hickory tree.
Open to a Future in God
We are invited into relationship with God who loves us and is faithful to us even when the world around us seems to fail.
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Bring Everything to Christ
People walked days to hear me preach and in such numbers that I often spoke outdoors.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Wednesday of Holy Week
Padre Pio was fully aware of his flaws. Often he would write to his spiritual adviser and others lamenting his lack of patience or acceptance of God’s will.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Tuesday of Holy Week
While things were not always as he wished, Padre Pio accepted what the Lord had asked of him.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Monday of Holy Week
Each of us has a special role to play in the life of the Church. Our task is to prayerfully discern what that role is.
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How Pope Francis Drew Inspiration from His Namesake