Franciscan Saints
Holy Poverty
His friends ask him, “Are you thinking of marrying someone?” But Francis answers them figuratively.
God’s Work Within
The moment we surrender to the truth that God is not present to us in the way we would like God to be—namely, at our beck and call—we begin to rise; we start to resemble the Risen Christ. And if ...
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The Living Prayer of St. Francis
Wind, water, fire, and earth are creation’s basic elements that work together to sustain life.
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As St. Francis Lay Dying
Francis knew he was dying. A doctor friend from Arezzo had come to visit him and told him that with God’s grace, all would be well.
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A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis
This author shows how you can use this well-known prayer as a guide to inner healing and loving yourself.
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Lady Jacoba and the Spirituality of Presence
What do cookies have to do with Franciscan spirituality? When St. Francis was on his deathbed, a seemingly simple treat brought by his good friend Lady Jacoba lifted his spirits and soothed his suffering.
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Hold Fast to Christ
Love God and do as you will, says St. Augustine, for love is its own commandment.
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