Franciscan Spirituality
Sister Mary Gemma Harris, TOR
Sister Mary Gemma found encouragement in St. Francis, whose “radical love for God always inspired me. He set aside so many of the good things of this world in order to love Jesus and follow him more closely.”
Sister Sharon Havelak, OSF
“St. Francis is such a role model and is so important to our world today. The charisms that his life exemplified (poverty, contemplation, conversion, and minority) speak to me differently as I grow and change.”
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Dear Reader: God’s Grandeur
I admire those who see the world differently than I do. It's a gift that all visual artists have—and it's something I've envied my entire life.
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Wounded Healers
Walking through our own pain, with God’s help, leads us to reach out to others.
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A Revelation on Creation
The loss of a live oak leads to a new conception of the seven lively virtues.
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My Own Canticle of the Creatures
Pandemic isolation forced this photographer to capture the intricate and beautiful world around her.
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Archbishop from Assisi brings first-class relic of Blessed Acutis to US