Franciscan Saints
Animals Point Us to God
Francis treated animals kindly because they pointed toward God. Do you allow the animal stories about Francis to point you toward God?
Finding True Joy
Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life.
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Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare
I’ve always been fascinated by how St. Clare drew so close to God in prayer while living most of her life entirely within the enclosure of San Damiano.
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Be Poor in Spirit
Regardless of our own financial situation, we all can be poor in spirit.
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Saint Francis and the Stigmata
God led Francis in and through the depths of suffering to come to know Christ.
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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.
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Follow Francis, Serve God