Franciscan Spirituality
Animals Point Us to God
Francis treated animals kindly because they pointed toward God. Do you allow the animal stories about Francis to point you toward God?
Finding True Joy
Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life.
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Brent Suter: Baseball, Faith, and the Environment
Brent Suter, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, is using his platform to share his faith and speak out on behalf of the environment.
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Chloé Valdary: A Modern Mystic
Chloé Valdary, a writer and peace activist, offers an alternative approach to guide Americans through their racial and political division.
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Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare
I’ve always been fascinated by how St. Clare drew so close to God in prayer while living most of her life entirely within the enclosure of San Damiano.
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Brother Clark Berge, SSF: Running with the Spirit of Francis
Brother Clark Berge, SSF, has become accustomed to a certain amount of running in his life, both figuratively and literally, but there was a time when he would have preferred to stay still, avoid movement and change, and keep from ...
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