Franciscan Spirituality

Illustration of the holy Eucharist

Why Closed Communion?

I am in the process of becoming a Catholic but am having difficulty accepting closed Communion.

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woman sitting while looking out over the ocean

God Wants Our Truest Selves

Jesus does not want masks. He does not want projections of our superficial selves that bear no resemblance to who we really are.
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Priest holding waver and wine

Mutual Indwelling

The church creates the bread, and the bread creates the church, like a wonderful and mutual admiration society.
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Illustration of Mary and Jesus

The Poverty of Christ

First and before all, Francis wanted to imitate the poverty of Christ. He was not pursuing an abstract ideal.
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A young man's face reflecting in a window

You Are Remarkable

Have you ever stopped to marvel at how amazingly unique you are?
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woman praying with a rosary

Honest, Humble Prayer

I have learned that the plan of God is much more exciting than anything I ever could have fashioned for myself.
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person walking on a primitive bridge over a rushing river

Walk without Fear

Fear is crippling. It has prevented me from doing so many things.
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