Franciscan Spirituality

Jesus on the cross

The Face of God

In the Incarnation, God revealed to us who God is. The Incarnation showed us the face of God.
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Pope Francis comforts a child

Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep 

During and after his election as pope in March 2013, he was a man of many firsts. 
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shoes in front of a welcome rug with the words "Come as you are" printed on it.

We Walk among You

Those of us who are childless, divorced, or unmarried are, like everybody else, imperfect children of a perfect God.
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folded hands holding a rosary with a cross, praying

Bring Everything to Christ

People walked days to hear me preach and in such numbers that I often spoke outdoors.
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open hands receiving a white dove, symbol of peace

St. Francis: Artisan of Peace

Peace is a gift from God. Human actions that cooperate with God’s grace activate peace in the world.
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candles at church

Let Us Pray: Defining Prayer Anew 

And though you believe you hold no hope, you just bought three pears and are waiting for them to ripen in the bowl.
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