Prayer
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 Order.
Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat
Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat lived in France during the French Revolution. Concerned about the education of children, especially girls, and feeling a call to the religious life, she founded the Society of the Sacred Heart. The sisters worked for the ...
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Franciscan Peacemakers: On the Front Lines of Human Trafficking
The Franciscan Peacemakers have been helping women struggling with prostitution and poverty for over 25 years. Now some of the women they’ve helped are giving back.
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Resilience and Struggle
Resilience is what happens when we give up control and are willing to embrace the ambiguity.
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My Own Canticle of the Creatures
Pandemic isolation forced this photographer to capture the intricate and beautiful world around her.
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Beyond the Serenity Prayer
Some things are unacceptable, and we need—with the Hebraic prophets—to challenge them. Wherever there is pain and injustice let me be an instrument of peace and justice.
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