Franciscan Spirituality

Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua

It is a venerable Christian tradition to turn in prayer to Anthony of Padua—and to other saintly men and women already enjoying the glorious presence of God.
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At Home on Earth: Nature Does Not Hurry

It matters what vision of the world you have; it matters where you place your hope. The Advent season gives us a bright and beautiful North Star: an angel-announced promise of God's love to be made incarnate in Jesus.
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The Friars Next Door

Following in the footsteps of St. Francis, three friars have set up shop in the poorest neighborhood in Detroit.
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Trusting the River: A Meditation on Fear

It can be agonizing to share what is deepest within you but then be met by apathy or rejection.
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Who’s Your Neighbor?

Recently I was standing with my kids in the checkout line at the store when my son, Alex, fixed his eyes on a woman a few lines down, dressed in traditional Muslim attire.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward

As the new year draws closer, let us be a light in the darkness for others.
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