Franciscan Spirituality
St. Francis, Spirit-Filled
Francis no longer saw his body as something apart from him. He was his body; the spirit and body were one. He was one person.
Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv
Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv, has a unique insight into the work that goes into making these beautiful, symbolic objects.
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Love Nourishes
It’s when we do God’s work that our heart finds its true home. It’s when we help feed the hunger of others, share our resources with those in need, and replace our selfishness for the selflessness modeled by Jesus that ...
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Only Christians in Heaven? What the Bible Says
I was recently speaking with another Christian about whether non-Christians can go to heaven.
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Being and Making Peace Today
It may be my personality; it may be my mistrust of “righteous causes,” but I’ve never been one to join protest groups or to “work for peace,” as Franciscans are supposed to do. Yet, at the same time, my whole life ...
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All Souls’ Day: The Beauty of Each Life
On my first visit to Rome, I rushed to see St. Peter’s. It was a church I had drawn when I was in third grade after I read This is Rome by Miroslav Šašek. Of all the pictures in that ...
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A Sacred Invitation: Laying Down our Power Before the Manger