Franciscan Saints
Lent with St. Francis: Be Faithful to the Gospel
Diane M. Houdek
February 17, 2021
“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.” These are the words most often used as we are signed with ashes. It is a call to conversion, a call to follow Christ, a call to change our lives.
St. Francis and the Marrow of the Gospel
Richard Rohr, OFM
February 4, 2021
For St. Francis, the heart of Franciscan spirituality is found deep within the Gospel.
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The Holy Humility of St. Francis
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 28, 2021
Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. This virtue filled St. Francis in a more copious abundance, so that nothing should be wanting to a man adorned with so many gifts.
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St. Francis Makes Bethlehem Real
Jeremy Harrington, OFM
December 22, 2020
I know that the Jesus being born with no fanfare in a cave to a young mother seems almost too wonderful to be true—but it is.
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‘Let Us Begin Again’: An Advent Invitation
Diane M. Houdek
November 27, 2020
Throughout the season of Advent, we explore the mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus letting go of divine splendor to embrace a human existence.
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Lord, Save Us from ‘Cute’ Saints!
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 29, 2020
“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
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
October 6, 2020
With the guidance of Saint Francis of Assisi, you can learn to ground your life in prayer.
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