Franciscan Spirituality
‘I Believe’ or ‘We Believe’ in the Nicene Creed?
On Sundays and holy days of obligation, we recite the Nicene Creed. We begin by saying, “We believe in one God….” Although this is the first person plural, this prayer’s Latin text reads “Credo” (“I believe,” first person singular).
Franciscan Inspirations: Eternal Life
Without the Resurrection, there would be no Christianity. Jesus would be remembered as a wonderful man, even a prophet. But it is the Resurrection that is the ultimate proof that he is the Son of God.
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Simple Indoor Exercises
Here are five simple, at-home exercises to keep our hearts and bodies strong.
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Saint Anthony of Padua: His Miraculous Beginnings
Anthony was born in 1195 (13 years after St. Francis) in Lisbon, Portugal, at the mouth of the Tagus River, from which explorers would later sail across the Atlantic.
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Franciscan Inspirations: A Foundational Faith
One of the beautiful characteristics of Jesus’ teachings is that his examples are easy to understand and down to earth.
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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’
“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.
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