Chronology of the Life of St. Francis
The appeal of St. Francis remains undimmed almost eight centuries after his death. In looking at him, people have always been helped to see Christ.
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The Words of Saint Anthony Live On
Near the end of his life, Anthony of Padua composed a collection of sermons or “sermon notes.” Having been an outstanding theology teacher and preacher for much of his life, Anthony wanted to help his Franciscan confreres in their preaching ...
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And (Equal) Justice for All
As children, we’re told to treat others with respect—to fight injustice. Too often we forget that lesson as adults
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St. Francis and Pope Francis: Our Environmental Teachers
Francis of Assisi is my model. He saw the world as a paradise and everything in it as gifts of the Father.
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Body and Earth: Reclaiming the Connection
All good work should connect us—bodies and souls, creatures and creation.
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Easter Prayer
Risen One… I turn to you as my model of spiritual growth.Open my entire being to your grace-filled presence,and teach me repeatedly how to enter into my own tomb-times. Grant trust in my ability to abide in the tomb of ...
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