Franciscan Spirituality

light shining through a open door.

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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The Dogged Love of God

Will I see my dog heaven? The question may sometimes sound a bit naïve and simplistic.
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Ever New, Ever Young

In Francis’ day, some people admired him very much for thinking in new ways.
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Mary the Mystic

The mystic knows in a uniquely graced way these mysteries that we believe and live out as we try to be true to the mystery of our baptism.
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We Belong to One Another

I began to deeply understand that I belonged not only to God, but also to those with whom I am in relationships.
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A homeless man with a sign.

More Acts of Love

Jesus said that love is acts, that you have to do something when you love.
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Canticle of the Creatures

A Poet’s Approach to the Canticle of the Creatures

St. Francis' poem “Canticle of the Creatures” contains rich theology and story but what about its beauty as a poem?
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