Becoming a Friar
Many people—still living or long dead—guided me to the Franciscans. This is my vocation story.
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A Friar Reflects on Ash Wednesday
As Lent begins, we hear the words in the first reading for Ash Wednesday: “Rend your hearts, not your garments.”
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Six Lenten Pitfalls
This year, plan Easter celebrations to take place throughout the Easter season. Put as much effort into this as you put into Lent!
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Lenten Reflections with Friar Jim
The season of Lent is here! Next to Christmas and Easter, there is no time when churches are more filled. There is something about this seasons that can touch the hearts and consciences of people who seldom go to church.
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Paterson: The Most Contemplative Movie I’ve Ever Seen
Most movies pull the viewer in through chaos, madness, or emotion.
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40 Days in the Desert: A Lenten Meditation
Some years ago I heard a psychologist give a talk in which he shared this insight: A love relationship is a relationship of trust.
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