Franciscan Spirituality
St. Clare of Assisi: A Path of Her Own
Amy Heyd
August 9, 2023
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.
The Power of Evangelical Joy
Daniel P. Horan, Phd
August 4, 2023
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
Jack Wintz, OFM
July 28, 2023
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
Joel Schorn
July 27, 2023
What is holiness and how do we respond to its call?
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Connecting to Earth and Spirit
Shannon K. Evans
July 25, 2023
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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The Paradox of Franciscan Spirituality
Richard Rohr, OFM
July 18, 2023
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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Saint Francis Meets the Leper