Franciscan Spirituality
On the Road Paved by St. Francis
For some, the idea of not putting roots down and staying in one place may seem daunting—even impossible. But for this author, it’s part and parcel of her Franciscan identity and response to God’s call.
St. Francis Builds: Transforming Lives through Faith and Construction
For 20 years, this global ministry has combined physical labor and spiritual formation to rebuild lives, communities, and the Church itself.
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Henryk Cisowski, OFM Cap
Growing up in western Poland during the Communist era, Henryk Cisowski first met Franciscans at the lively Catholic parish a block from his home.
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This Communion of Saints
Life is change. But it is not antithetical to what came before, it is not a negation of that, or an elimination of it. In some ways, it might be a building upon it.
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Living into Death
I have encountered people who don't recognize their physical and emotional pain because they've never had the opportunity to experience it deeply.
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A Way of Being in the World
I hope that in our life of faith we can bring our full selves.
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God’s Ways, Not Ours
Someone who constantly engages in “if only” thinking will never truly be at peace.
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