Franciscan Spirituality
Falling in Love With God
One way the Franciscan tradition should shape or influence our lives is to remind us that our relationship with God is no different than other relationships. It takes communication, time, effort, attention, and love.
Quotes from St. Francis of Assisi
As St. Thomas More is “a man for all seasons,” St. Francis of Assisi is a man for all ages.
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Offering Up Our Suffering
Offering up our own pain or struggle becomes part of our Christian faith and love for others.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 27: Open Wide the Doors
Pope Francis reminds us that Christmas calls us to be on the lookout for this manifestation of the divine. And if God wants to dwell with us, we better be willing to open our doors to him.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 26: Our Hopes and Dreams
We might be struggling right now to see God’s plan unfolding, whether in our own lives or those of our children. But Christmas is the beginning of the ultimate happy ending.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 25: Rejoice in Goodness
Take time to be grateful for the many ways you perceive the world around you—sight, sound, smell, and touch—and the people and places these perceptions evoke.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 24: Nothing Is Impossible with God
God doesn’t tell us not to question, but rather not to be afraid. And whether we come to our response slowly or quickly, we do come to it in the end. And with God’s grace, that answer will be yes.
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