Franciscan Spirituality

St. Clare of Assisi

St. Clare of Assisi: A Path of Her Own

Francis’ vision was to walk in the way of the Lord. Clare followed in the footsteps of her friend but also forged her own path to holiness.

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The Power of Evangelical Joy

Evangelical joyfulness is simply another way to call the experience of living with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, love, and thanksgiving.
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Notes from a Friar: Giving Glory Back to God

Let yourself be swept up into the brightness and glory of God. It is a gift that Father, Son and Holy Spirit have bestowed on you and me.
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Modern Models of Holiness

What is holiness and how do we respond to its call?
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Connecting to Earth and Spirit

Your body’s power lies in its ability to offer presence and tenderness, both to you and to every human being with whom you are connected in this life.
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Saint Francis embraces the leper

Saint Francis Meets the Leper

In embracing the leper, Saint Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.
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The Paradox of Franciscan Spirituality

St. Francis wanted us to stay close to the cracks in the social fabric, and not to ensconce ourselves at the safe, even churchy, center.
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