Franciscan Spirituality

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Five Ways to Say, ‘I Love You’

The message of Valentine’s Day so often gets lost amid all the material aspects of the day.
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A Night with the Homeless

A sleepless night at a homeless shelter becomes a wake-up call for this volunteer.
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How to Be an Instrument of Peace

Saint Francis of Assisi once summed up the mission of the community he founded. “Brothers,” he said, “we have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.”
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Solanus Casey’s Beatification Explained

All around the United States, people will celebrate the life of this holy Capuchin friar in November.
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Fiery Seraph Wings: A Meditation on St. Francis

La Verna is the holy mountain of the Franciscan tradition. This wild and secluded height was given to Francis and his companions as a place for solitary prayer by a certain Count Orlando who had been inspired by Francis’ preaching ...
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Editorial: The Sin of Racism

The US Department of Justice reports that one in three Black American men can expect to go to prison in his lifetime.
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