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Franciscan Inspirations: St. Joseph

May 20, 2020

Next to Mary, the mother of Jesus, there was no one closer to Jesus than Joseph, the spouse of Mary and the carpenter of Nazareth.

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Praying with Mary

May 20, 2020
Lent is an ideal time for lectio divina, praying with Scripture. Mary can show us the way.
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woman drawing a heart in the sky at night

Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’

May 18, 2020
“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.
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People gather for Midnight Mass

A Short Christmas Prayer

May 16, 2020
The prayers of the new translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition have been in use for several weeks now.
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Pie Day: Louisiana’s Lenten Custom

May 15, 2020
It was Louisiana Sweet Dough Pie, and it is served only once a year—on Good Friday.
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The 14 Stations of the Cross at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn., are seen in this composite photo. As Catholics, we surround ourselves with depictions of the passion and death of Jesus. (CNS composite; photos by Katie Peterson, Tennessee Register)

Following Christ to Calvary

May 15, 2020
When I look at the unfair judgments endured by Jesus for our salvation, I think of the judgments I have made in my lifetime.
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people holding a lantern | Photo by Sourabh Barua on Unsplash

Wendell Berry on Humility

May 15, 2020
When I was young, my family took a trip to the Epcot Center at Disney World.
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