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Franciscan Spirituality

man leaning against a cross in a field.

Comfort from the Cross

November 17, 2024

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

November 16, 2024
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

November 15, 2024
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

November 14, 2024
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

November 13, 2024
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

November 8, 2024
I was recently speaking with another Christian about whether non-Christians can go to heaven.
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Being and Making Peace Today

November 3, 2024
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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