Franciscan Spirituality

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.

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.

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.

Advent is a good time to reflect on the many gifts we already have, and even on the many material things that make our lives more pleasant and less difficult.

Accidents happen during this busy season. Remember that the child or pet who was at fault is ultimately more important than the thing that got broke.

Clearing your house of clutter might seem like the perfect project for Lent, it can be a fruitful Advent pursuit as well.