Franciscan Saints

Lent with Padre Pio: First Monday

In the face of adversity, it can seem impossible to find any levity or something to smile about.

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Lent with Padre Pio: First Sunday

Throughout his life, Padre Pio dealt with various obstacles ranging from his health to people doubting his faith journey.
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People in a church | Photo by Fabio Akamine via pexels

Touched by Death, Healed by Saints

The death of her classmate in fourth grade helped this author discover the Communion of Saints.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Saturday after Ash Wednesday

“Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” —Padre Pio
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Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God

Perhaps no follower of Jesus ever appreciated Lent more than Francis of Assisi did.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Friday after Ash Wednesday

Perhaps Lent is a good time for us to take a look in the mirror.
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Shown is a detail of the eighth station -- Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem -- in Ted DeGrazia's Way of the Cross series on exhibit at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Ariz. The artist painted the series in 1964 for the Newman Center at the University of Arizona. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

The Stations of the Cross

We come to walk with you, Jesus, confident that following your journey to the cross will lead us closer to God’s love. In your bruised face and wounded body, we have an image of God’s care. Saints like Francis of ...
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