Franciscan Spirituality
Seven Followers of St. Francis: Eve Lavalliere
Robert Ellsberg
October 27, 2021
Eve Lavalliere: “I thank You, O my God, that You have given me shelter beneath your roof. Abandonment, love, trust—such is my motto.”
Seven Followers of St. Francis: Father Daniel Egan
Robert Ellsberg
October 26, 2021
Father Daniel Egan: “If we had the vision of faith, we would see beneath every behavior—no matter how repulsive.”
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Seven Followers of St. Francis: Blessed Angela Salawa
Robert Ellsberg
October 25, 2021
Blessed Angela Salawa: “Lord, I live by your will. I shall die when you desire. Save me because you can.”
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St. Francis: Giving Comfort to Weary Soldiers
Katie Rutter
October 25, 2021
A former military chaplain explains how St. Francis can be an example for those struggling with the traumas of war.
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Your Field Guide to Flying Saints
Kathleen M. Carroll
October 20, 2021
There are some saints who were so immersed in prayer that their feet literally left the ground. While amazing, this is by no means unique.
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Blessed Carlo: The First Millennial Saint
Natalie Ryan
October 14, 2021
Meet Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teen who combined devotion to the Eucharist with a passion for computer technology.
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The Brief Life of St. Francis
Murray Bodo, OFM
October 4, 2021
The man who longed to be a knight, a man of war, dies a man of peace, at peace with God, with himself, and with all of creation.
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