Franciscan Saints
Loving Brothers, Beloved Saints: Francis and Anthony
The Franciscans now had Francis and Anthony who symbolized two strains that would exist, sometimes in tension, among them from that time forward.
Meet the Mystics: St. Francis of Assisi
There is a mysticism Francis of Assisi offers to all believers, a mysticism that he illustrates through the gestures of his own life.
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One Nation Under God
A walk along the Tijuana-San Diego border opens this pilgrim’s eyes to the plight of refugees—all children of God.
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Who Was St. Anthony?
An eloquent preacher during his life, St. Anthony has become one of the Church’s most popular saints.
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Sustaining a Joyous Easter Feeling
That joyous Easter feeling should last all year, this friar says.
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Lent with St. Clare: Fifth Friday
St. Clare was known to fast often, even before she left her family home. During the canonization process, one of her sisters said that Clare would fast three days a week.
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Lent with St. Clare: Fifth Thursday
When Clare left her home to join Francis and his brothers, her family immediately sought to bring her back, even using force to try to do so. But Clare held tight to both the altar and her conviction as they ...
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