Franciscan Saints
Radical Honesty
Francis was as much subject to self-doubt as any of us. His motives were purified in prayer; his ego became right-sized there.
Hearts Conformed to Christ
It is true that St. Francis, with his whole heart, wanted to imitate his Lord and Master.
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Francis and Anthony: Brothers in Alms
Anthony’s ascent to sainthood was even more meteoric than Francis’.
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Build Peace in the Spirit of Francis
Peace is a gift from God. Human actions that cooperate with God’s grace activate peace in the world.
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St. Francis and the Cross
Francis always mentioned humility in the same breath with poverty.
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Be Your Truest Self
The path into this discovery of self is the cross. The cross is a mirror. In seeing myself in that mirror, I see Christ crucified, and in seeing Christ crucified, I see my most authentic self.
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Rebuild the House of God
The reflection of ourselves in the cross is difficult to describe, and I’m sure equally difficult to understand or accept.
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