Franciscan Spirituality
Healing the Wounded
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
April 10, 2026
We all know that the three cornerstones of the Christian message are faith, hope, and charity.
‘They Came through the Storm’
Stephen Copeland
April 8, 2026
When I’m down about the state of affairs in this country that I love, I return to one of my favorite shows, The West Wing. I am that old person who now just watches reruns of The West Wing and ...
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Into a Deeper Unity
Stephen Copeland
April 7, 2026
I think today it’s easier than ever with the Internet and now AI to isolate ourselves. It’s easy to end up in an echo chamber, even unintentionally, when our own opinions are constantly being echoed back to us, reaffirming a ...
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The Almighty in All Things
Murray Bodo, OFM
April 3, 2026
To those who left all things, Jesus had promised eternal life and a hundredfold besides—now!
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Assuring a Person’s Salvation
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 3, 2026
Two readers asked the same basic question about final repentance and salvation.
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‘I Was the Beloved’
Franciscan Media
April 1, 2026
I needed to remember who I was in the midst of this loss of control and rejection. I was the beloved.
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A 50-Month Journey into Franciscan Poverty
Eunice J. Park
March 27, 2026
Eunice Park discusses her 50-month journey into Franciscan poverty
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