Love

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The Look of Love

In the last part of Dante’s Divine Comedy, as he travels through heaven, Dante comes to realize that it isn’t through any effort on his part. Something else moves him through his journey. And that is love.

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Worthy of Love

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for the romantics. And though this holiday has been commercialized repeatedly, the true meaning of this day is more powerful than any gift, bouquet of flowers, or diamond necklace.
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What’s Love Got to Do with It? 

If pressed, it would be impossible for me to pick a particular text or tome from Friar Murray Bodo that I value most.
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St. Francis and the Gift of Love 

The Franciscan way encourages us to be present to love—right here, right now. 
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A Reflection of Christ’s Love to Others

St. Francis showed deep empathy and love for all people, particularly the marginalized and suffering.
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St. Clare, Teacher

We live in a hurting world. Suffering overwhelms people. We are not removed from that reality.
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An Ever-Flowing Fountain of Love

St. Bonaventure described God as an ever-flowing fountain of love giving life to all things and inspiration to humankind.
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