Franciscan Spirituality
Handmaid of the Lord
She knew from the moment of the rush of Gabriel’s wings and his lilting “Hail, full of Grace,” that she was only the handmaid.
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Morning Prayers
Throughout the day, we should be mindful that God wishes to continually hear from us. But how can we possibly speak to God every minute when we are obviously busy?
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Awe and Wonder of Creation
St. Francis’ response to the world around him was so much more than intellectual appreciation or economic calculus, for to him each and every creature was a sister united to him by bonds of affection.
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Called to the Cross
If we claim to revere the cross, if we claim to love the one who died for our sins, then we must not turn away.
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St. Anthony of Padua: Finder, Teacher, Matchmaker, Guide
This friar writes about the popular customs and devotions to St. Anthony of Padua.
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A Vision of Shalom
Those who follow the spirit of the Lord’s Prayer become mystical activists seeking to incarnate God’s realm “on earth as it is in heaven.”
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New photos reveal many sides of St. Padre Pio
A foundation that promotes devotion to St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more widely known as Padre Pio, is making 10 never-before-seen photographs of the saint available to the devout for free.