Prayer

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Love As St. Francis Did

To fully love as Francis did, there is no compartmentalizing. Can I follow this example?

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Help Me to Be Simon 

Simon is a reminder for us to show up and be with those who need help carrying the load of suffering in their lives. 
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Christ Lives Within

There is nothing wrong with asking for something in prayer, as this names for God the desires of our hearts.
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Prayer for St. Anthony

St. Anthony may help us find keys or or wallets when we lose them, but have you ever prayed to this great saint to help you find healing, wholeness, wellness, or peace? It’s the intangibles that matter most, and he’s ...
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St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Community

One of my favorite stories of St. Anthony is the one about how, during the final years of his life, the friars built Anthony a treehouse in a large walnut tree not far from the friary.
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St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Stability

St. Anthony can, through meditation and prayer, help us find a sense of calm long enough to hear God’s voice.
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The Quiet Heart of Prayer

Many years ago, a priest gave me advice in confession that ruffles my feathers. He told me that I did too much talking to God—and that I needed to shut up and learn to listen better.
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