Franciscan Saints
‘Let Us Begin Again’: An Advent Invitation
Throughout the season of Advent, we explore the mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus letting go of divine splendor to embrace a human existence.
Lord, Save Us from ‘Cute’ Saints!
“Cute” isn’t all bad, but this way of looking at saints hides the wideness of God's mercy.
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Be a Living Prayer: Tips from Saint Francis of Assisi
With the guidance of Saint Francis of Assisi, you can learn to ground your life in prayer.
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St. Francis and the Birds
In reading St. Bonaventure’s Life of St. Francis recently, I was surprised by where Bonaventure positioned what was Francis’ most famous story of preaching to birds.
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The Courage to Change: Wisdom from Assisi
Metanoia is a process of change, of deepening conversion. Francis and Clare can be models for us today as we try to live out the Gospel in our own challenging times.
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A Look at the Peace Prayer of St. Francis
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis is a deep well of spiritual wisdom. We are wise to visit this well often.
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Virgin Mary, the First Disciple
Pope Paul VI wrote succinctly: “The Virgin Mary is held up as an example to the faithful for the way in which in her own particular life she fully and responsibly accepted the word of God and did it….She is ...
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