Franciscan Spirituality

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Rebuild the Ruins

Francis not only repaired the little house of San Damiano, but the larger house where God dwells, Earth itself.

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Building Peace in a Nation Divided 

The example of St. Francis can be our guide as we navigate bitter divisions in our world, our nation—and perhaps even our dinner tables. 
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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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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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What Is Perfect Joy?

In a true fraternity the friars have learned to see their own brokenness, their jealousy, their desire for power.
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