Prayer

Statue of St. Francis of Assisi

The Holy Humility of St. Francis

Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. This virtue filled St. Francis in a more copious abundance, so that nothing should be wanting to a man adorned with so many gifts.

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Woman looking out a window

A Meditation on Healing

Not long ago, I fell in a state park while hiking with friends.
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hands clasped in prayer

A Call for Kindness

May this prayer soothe our hearts and quiet our minds on this day.
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Woman praying | Photo by Joshua Reddekopp on Unsplash

Stress: Our Pathway to God

Stressed over the state of the country and our world? Forget the quick fixes. Take your pain to God.
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Man watching the sunrise

Don’t Lose Hope!

A deficiency of it shows itself in more subtle ways: discouragement, putting our trust in everything but God, or focusing too much on the negative in the world.
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7 Habits of Prayerful People

Prayerful people walk with God every day. This walking can be done kneeling beside your bed to thank God for a restful sleep or to ask the Lord to guide your day.
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An Advent Message from Father Mark

Despite the year we've had, we at Franciscan Media live in hope. Father Mark Soehner, OFM, explains.
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