Franciscan Spirituality
Lent with St. Francis: Be Faithful to the Gospel
“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.” These are the words most often used as we are signed with ashes. It is a call to conversion, a call to follow Christ, a call to change our lives.
St. Francis and the Marrow of the Gospel
For St. Francis, the heart of Franciscan spirituality is found deep within the Gospel.
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A Tribute to Friar Jack Wintz
Father Jack Wintz, OFM, former editor, friar, and friend, passed away on January 11, 2021. Four of his former colleagues remember this gentle friar.
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The Holy Humility of St. Francis
Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. This virtue filled St. Francis in a more copious abundance, so that nothing should be wanting to a man adorned with so many gifts.
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Don’t Lose Hope!
A deficiency of it shows itself in more subtle ways: discouragement, putting our trust in everything but God, or focusing too much on the negative in the world.
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7 Habits of Prayerful People
Prayerful people walk with God every day. This walking can be done kneeling beside your bed to thank God for a restful sleep or to ask the Lord to guide your day.
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