Franciscan Spirituality
Doorway to Awakening
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
April 29, 2026
The last line of St. Francis’ prayer presents us with one of the paradoxes of the spiritual journey.
The Dogged Love of God
Jack Wintz, OFM
April 27, 2026
Will I see my dog heaven? The question may sometimes sound a bit naïve and simplistic.
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Ever New, Ever Young
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 23, 2026
In Francis’ day, some people admired him very much for thinking in new ways.
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Mary the Mystic
Murray Bodo, OFM
April 22, 2026
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
Eunice J. Park
April 21, 2026
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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More Acts of Love
Shawn Burns
April 20, 2026
Jesus said that love is acts, that you have to do something when you love.
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A Poet’s Approach to the Canticle of the Creatures
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 17, 2026
St. Francis' poem “Canticle of the Creatures” contains rich theology and story but what about its beauty as a poem?
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