Prayer
St. Francis and the Eucharist
St. Francis encouraged all of us to see the humble goodness of God in the Eucharist, and to “pour out our hearts” to him in gratitude.
Praying Always
Just as there are seasons in the year, there are seasons in our prayer lives.
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Saint Francis and Prayer
Francis was as much subject to self-doubt as any of us. His motives were purified in prayer; his ego became right-sized there.
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Dances and Diapers: Reflections on Parenting and Prayer
I hold my newborn son; he holds my gaze. As I carry him in my arms, he carries my heart to a new place. I notice every shift of his eyes, every wince, every movement, and all the thoughts he ...
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Franciscan Inspirations: An Important Question for Fathers
I came across a beautiful observation about dads and wanted to share it with you. “The warmest scarf a man can wear is the arm of his little boy or girl around his neck.” It is so true.
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Saint Anthony of Padua
An Augustinian monk who was inspired by the martyrdom of Franciscan missionaries, Saint Anthony of Padua joined the Franciscans hoping to be a missionary. But God had other plans for him. He became one of the outstanding philosopher/theologians of the ...
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