Prayer

Radical Saint, Radical Faith: Clare of Assisi

She gave up a world of privilege for a world of poverty. Her profound faith is a model for us all.

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You and Your Health: Let Go, Let God

Admitting that our bodies are facing physical change is not easy. Who wants to admit weakness?
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Biblical Laments

Biblical Laments: Prayer Out of Pain

Despite its wide-ranging presence in the Bible, we Christians have by and large lost touch with biblical laments. It is something we need to recover.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Grains of Sand

Jesus spoke of the potential of the tiny mustard seed: “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to [this] mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you” (Lk ...
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A Father’s Day Prayer

Loving his wife, being father to their children—these are moments of grace for a prayerful man.
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Saying Our Prayers

The prayers we learned in childhood don’t have to be left there.
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How to Meditate During Lent

To meditate, begin with your physical posture. Sit down (chair, cushion on the floor, or meditation bench). Keep your back straight.
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