Prayer

A crucifix with Jesus hanging on a wall

Hearts Conformed to Christ

It is true that St. Francis, with his whole heart, wanted to imitate his Lord and Master.

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blue grapes hanging on branches from a vine

Longing for God

It is our Christian belief that when Christ, the Incarnate Word, came to dwell among us, we entered a whole new era of God’s saving presence in our world.
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open hands receiving a white dove, symbol of peace

Build Peace in the Spirit of Francis

Peace is a gift from God. Human actions that cooperate with God’s grace activate peace in the world.
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A confident person holding his head up with a grateful posture.

Be Your Truest Self

The path into this discovery of self is the cross. The cross is a mirror. In seeing myself in that mirror, I see Christ crucified, and in seeing Christ crucified, I see my most authentic self.
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man being sad, grieving

Grief Often Leads to Grace

As Dietrich Bonhoeffer put it: “Nothing can make up for the absence of someone we love."
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Man praying with hands folded.

Seasons of Prayer

There are seasons in life when my prayer life seems to be nonexistent, where I focus more on what I should be praying versus actually praying.
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man praying in silence

Prayers Unspoken

Sometimes icons, symbols, nature, and art can take us where words cannot.
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