Franciscan Saints
‘Neither Jew Nor Greek’
I began to deeply understand that I belonged not only to God, but also to those with whom I am in relationships.
That All May Be One
Most Catholics recognize those things that unite all Christians rather than the things that divide them.
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Doorway to Awakening
The last line of St. Francis’ prayer presents us with one of the paradoxes of the spiritual journey.
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A Prayer for Saint Clare
Prayer cannot be judged on the basis of “highs” or “feel-good” experiences.
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Become Poor
How do we center ourselves in the love of God? Clare’s answer is simple and disarming: Become poor.
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Clare’s Spiritual Genius
To know God is to know the human person since the mystery of God is the human person.
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‘They Were Jesus to Me’
I have found a tremendous amount of foundational stability, trust, and comfort in the generosity of others. I never had to worry about not having a room at the inn. “Look at the birds in the sky; they do not ...
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