Franciscan Saints

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‘Love Builds Up’

From the depth of St. Francis’ relationship with God, he intuited a profound understanding of the human ego.

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God’s Love Is Boundless

The answer God promises to give to you or me will be unique to each of us.
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St. Francis Lived Honestly

Francis desired to live honestly. If the friars could do without something, then it belonged to a poor person who needed it.
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Balloons in the sky and DEATH

Midlife and Sister Death

Death is inevitable. But how do we use the years we've been given? That in itself is a way to celebrate life.
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Blessed Carlo Acutis

Carlo Acutis: ‘Thy Eternal Summer Shall Not Fade’ 

When I think about Carlo Acutis, like everybody, I think of his youth. And that inevitably makes me think of my own teen years. The summer before my senior year of high school, Pete, a classmate of mine, was killed ...
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, known as Padre Pio, is seen in this undated photo that was part of a Vatican-hosted presentation of 10 new photos of the Capuchin saint on April 29, 2024. A habit worn by the beloved saint and other rare relics are coming to the U.S. Oct. 11-18, 2025, brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to Padre Pio. (CNS photo/Courtesy Saint Pio Foundation)

Padre Pio’s habit, rare relics coming to US

A habit worn by St. Pio of Pietrelcina and other rare relics are coming to the U.S., brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to the beloved saint known as Padre Pio.
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‘I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches’

Clare’s name means “light.” She is the bright, shining one who reflected God’s love into the world.
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