Franciscan Spirituality

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Lent with Father Casey Cole: Identity

Casey Cole, OFM March 10, 2017

Guilty by association. While a concept that does not stand up in a court of law, we know that it is a very powerful force in the court of public opinion. When someone does something bad, the moral character of everyone around them is called into question.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is pictured in Washington Aug. 29, 2023. As Rev. King taught, "we must confront the evils of racism and prejudice with the love of Christ," Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a Jan. 10, 2024, statement ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 15. (OSV News photo/Tyler Orsburn, CNS)

The Pope and the Preacher: Francis and Dr. King

Cecilia Moore, PhD January 16, 2017

Pope Francis says Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a role model for Americans. A scholar of Black Catholic history explains why.

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Franciscan Inspirations: Communion of Saints

Jeremy Harrington, OFM October 27, 2015

All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day come right next to each other, November 1 and 2.

Child receives ashes on Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday: Wearing Our Faith on Our Foreheads

Susan Hines-Brigger February 14, 2015

If there ever is a day of the year when you can spot Catholics at a glance, Ash Wednesday is it.

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Easter Sunday: Room for Everyone

Guest Blogger February 12, 2013

There is a story of Saint Francis eating with his friars one Easter.

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A Friar Reflects on the Hope of Lent

Jim Van Vurst, OFM February 24, 2012

The word season has many meanings, and each tells us something about what Lent can and should mean for us.

At Kolbe House, an arrested criminal is seen in this illustration photo. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation March 24, 2021, making Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. (CNS photo/Victor Pena, Reuters)

Kolbe House: The Saving Grace of Prison Inmates

Christopher Heffron June 26, 2007

This parish-based agency in Chicago offers hope to those jailed in both body and spirit.