Franciscan Spirituality

Painting of Saint Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure: Loving God with Heart and Mind 

The life and message of St. Bonaventure can provide a framework for understanding both the world and your personal calling. 

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shooting arrows at the sky

Be Fearless in Prayer

The strongest and most vibrant relationships are those sustained by good, healthy habits.
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Curious Detail Supports Jesus’ Resurrection 

I realize that the New Testament Gospels differ on some details about the women who found an empty tomb after the Resurrection.
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Sister Barbara Vano, OSF

“I think God is remarkably patient—and has a great sense of humor," Sister Barb says.
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Child holding a globe in his hands

Called to Save the World

All around the world people are looking for meaning and finding it in strange, even destructive places.
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St. Anthony statue holding Chris child in his arms.

Anthony: The Hammer of Heretics

Anthony traveled tirelessly in both northern Italy and southern France, choosing to enter the cities where the heretics were strongest.
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a woman holding her hands over her heart while praying

Desire God Only

As strange as it sounds, I don’t believe our world has much desire left in it.
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