Prayer

priest holding the sacramental bread to the sky.

St. Francis and the Body of Christ

Thomas of Celano, an early friar and author of three hagiographies of Francis, wrote that the saint “burned with a love that came from his whole being for the sacrament of the Lord’s body.”

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Care for Self, Care for Others

When we are at our best, we are most able to carry out the work God has given us with energy and joy.
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Life Is Change. God Is Constant.

Sometimes we get so caught up in the doing that we forget about the being, and we forget about the One who brought us into being.
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Pray and Protest

Regardless of our political perspective, we recognize that we are in a troubled time in which we cannot sit on the sidelines and trust our future and the future of the planet solely to our political leaders.
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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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Prayer Is Born from Love

Prayer is a relationship with God. Relationships take time and are based on love
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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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