Franciscan Spirituality

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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’

“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.

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Homeless Like Me

A lesson learned from the other side of a snap judgment
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Franciscan Inspirations: Memories of Padua

As the feast of Saint Anthony (June 13) draws near, my memories go back to Padua where I spent several days in 2014.
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Islam

A Deacon’s Journey through Islam

While watching the evening news, I realized how my ignorance of Islam hindered me as a U.S. citizen and as a Catholic.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Heaven Awaits

The Gospels have reminded us to be alert and vigilant for the second coming.
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Franciscan Inspirations: How Big Is God?

It sounds like a strange question to ask because, by definition, God is infinite.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Hiding from God

We humans know the temptation of following our own plans, even when they are contrary to God’s.
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