Franciscan Spirituality
Love As St. Francis Did
To fully love as Francis did, there is no compartmentalizing. Can I follow this example?
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.
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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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Prayer for St. Anthony
St. Anthony may help us find keys or or wallets when we lose them, but have you ever prayed to this great saint to help you find healing, wholeness, wellness, or peace? It’s the intangibles that matter most, and he’s ...
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St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty
St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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Loved by God, Found by St. Anthony
As Julian of Spires wrote: “The sea obeys and fetters break/And lifeless limbs thou dost restore/While treasures lost are found again/When young or old thine aid implore.”
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