Franciscan Spirituality

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Surrender Yourself to Healing

Where do you instinctively make decisions—your head, heart, or gut? Which do you consider the most trustworthy?

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Holy and Worthy of Care

Everything is thereby holy and worthy of care, and reverence, and a song of God’s praise.
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Living the Truth

St. Bonaventure said of his holy father Francis that he was a true teacher because he learned the truth of God’s revelation.
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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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Peace in a nation divided

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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