Franciscan Spirituality

hand holding a leaf by a stream.

In a Continuum

I don’t think there is much difference between life and death. The difference is as a leaf suspended in a flowing stream.

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man leaning against a cross in a field.

Comfort from the Cross

We as moderns view the whole of Francis’ life—beginning, middle and end.
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Painting of Jesus on the Cross. San Damiano cross

Embrace the Mystical Christ

This cross at San Damiano, like all crosses, is the “canvas” on which the answers are painted.
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Muslim woman with face covering

Love and Love Again

There is no such thing as a human person without dignity or value in the eyes of God.
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woman standing by a lake in solitude

The Gift of Solitude

It was not long in the silence of the solitude that I understood I was not alone.
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Older man sitting quietly in solitude

Set Aside Time for God

Going into the created space and time set aside for solitude is going on a date with God.
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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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