Franciscan Spirituality

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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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Loving God Means Loving Creation

We must foster a genuine and affectionate connection to our world before we can effect change within it.
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Love Is Our Mission

In a world of silly love songs, it is easy to ask, “What’s love got to do with it?” rather than trust the love that we have already encountered as believers.
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mother watching over her child while standing at a peer at the ocean.

Death Is a New Beginning

Our faith has a way of answering questions and helping us understand that their deaths and those of all our loved ones are not signs of an ending, but rather a new beginning for them.
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