Franciscan Spirituality

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In the Footsteps of Francis

Bonaventure walks in the footsteps of Francis just as Francis walked in the footsteps of Jesus.

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Spirituality & Sport: Play Like It Matters

The impetus to play is intended to help us transcend our base nature and advance humankind by the grace of God to Olympic heights.
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Healing Earth and Spirit

Despite their differences, Francis and Bonaventure shared a love of God and a common vision of Christ as the center of creation and goal of spiritual maturity.
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Spirituality & Sport: Training to Be Present

Perhaps in the only way I am like any of the elite athletes who compete at the Olympics, I can sometimes let circumstances overwhelm me or distract me from being present in the moment.
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A Fountain of Love and Light

Light is at the heart of Bonaventure’s spiritual vision. Bonaventure’s God is a fountain of love and light.
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Spirituality & Sport: Swimming in Grace

Through swimming and my dad, I helped to learn this immense love from God.
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God’s Glory in All Things

When did “God” become more than a word to you? When, even for just a moment, did you glimpse the meaning of your life?
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