Franciscan Spirituality

Holy Family

Saint Francis Makes Bethlehem Real

A joyful Christmas to you! Thanks for spending a minute with me on this great day.

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Statue of St. Anthony and Jeuss | Photo by Wolfgang Krzemien

Saint Anthony, the Contemplative

It was not until the year 2002 that I discovered the very first book ever written about Saint Anthony, the contemplative.
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Catholics and Prenuptial Agreements

Please clarify what the church teaches about prenuptial agreements and why.
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Statue of the Virgin Mary

Mary: Mother of Mystics

Mary’s life, like that of her son, will be a living out of her own canticle.
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Father Casey Cole on Suffering

Who among us doesn't know suffering? We've all experienced these moments of pain, either physical, mental, or spiritual. In this video, Casey Cole, OFM, proposes that certain kinds of suffering can be beneficial and allows for immense growth.
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A Time for Grace

When I first started going on contemplative retreats, I remember how difficult it was to give myself grace in my journey inward.
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St. Clare, COVID-19, and the Communion of Saints

“He died alone!” “We were not with her!” These lamentations are heard daily as people recount the most bitter experience of losing a loved one to COVID-19.
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