Franciscan Spirituality

Radical Saint, Radical Faith: Clare of Assisi

She gave up a world of privilege for a world of poverty. Her profound faith is a model for us all.

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Franciscan Inspirations: Grains of Sand

Jesus spoke of the potential of the tiny mustard seed: “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to [this] mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you” (Lk ...
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How Saint Anthony Found Me

Saint Anthony of Padua is a name that conjures up many ideas and images: some factual, some the stuff of legends, some just plain silly.
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Mary, Our Path to Jesus

Two thousand years ago, Mary had a baby. We can relate a few historical facts about both mother and child, but very few.
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Statue of St. Anthony with baby Jesus

St. Anthony’s Franciscan Spirit

“A solution lies not in one side versus the other, and not in running away from today’s lepers.”
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People on a beach

Rebuilding Our Faith: A Message from Richard Rohr

Sometimes the key to growing our faith is a return to the basics.
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Lent with Father Casey Cole: Called to Pray

You know what they say: “You can’t win the lottery without buying a ticket.” It seems fairly obvious, right? How could one ever expect to win without actually entering the contest?
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