Prayer

The beatitudes present us with guidance on being a true Christian.

Time and again, Jesus challenged the use of violence to resolve issues.

If you look closely at Christ on the San Damiano Cross, as painted on this cross, you will see that it is neither a bloody body nor one twisted in anguish.

Our need to be both receivers and givers of mercy is the purpose of Christ’s presence among us.

Throughout this canticle, we have seen how Francis saw God’s goodness, radiance and beauty in all creatures.

Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. If the spiritual building does not rest upon it, it will fall to ruin, though it seems to be growing.