San Damiano Cross
God’s Face
In the Incarnation, God revealed to us who God is. The Incarnation showed us the face of God.
Rebuild the House of God
The reflection of ourselves in the cross is difficult to describe, and I’m sure equally difficult to understand or accept.
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St. Francis: The Restorer of Churches
About three-quarters of a mile below Assisi stands the little convent of San Damiano.
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The Challenge of the San Damiano Cross
In front of the San Damiano Cross, the Crucified Christ challenged Saint Francis to “go rebuild My house.” That task meant Francis had to transform himself first.
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Notes from a Friar: St. Francis’ Prayer before the Crucifix
I have often reflected on this prayer, which—as Franciscan scholars attest—is indeed a prayer composed by St. Francis himself. And each time I pray it, I am more and more convinced that it reveals the authentic heart of St. Francis.
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Welcome to San Damiano
In the spirit of St. Francis, this retreat center opens its doors to refugees.
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What Is Your View on Reality?
Everybody looks at the world through their own lens, a matrix of culturally inherited qualities, family influences, and other life experiences.
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