Saint of the Day

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Caring Heals

Why not call or write a sick friend or relative? Caring heals.

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God’s Work Within

The moment we surrender to the truth that God is not present to us in the way we would like God to be—namely, at our beck and call—we begin to rise; we start to resemble the Risen Christ. And if ...
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The Living Prayer of St. Francis

Wind, water, fire, and earth are creation’s basic elements that work together to sustain life.
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A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis 

This author shows how you can use this well-known prayer as a guide to inner healing and loving yourself. 
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‘Inwardly Cleansed, Interiorly Enlightened’

Francis kindled his desire for God by constantly striving to overcome obstacles in his life that prevented him from relationship with God.
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The Work of Our Hands: A Meditation on Labor Day

This Labor Day, maybe every day, I will say a prayer for these unsung heroes.
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Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica

Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica

Saint Mary Major Basilica is one of the four major churches in Rome known as patriarchal basilicas. It is the largest church in the world honoring Mary. This day is also known as the feast of Our Lady of the ...
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