St. Francis

Let Us Begin Again

Saint Francis of Assisi famously said, “Let us begin again, for up to now we have done nothing.” Each day is a new start to make a difference in the world around you, to soak up God’s mercy and love for you, and to try again to be the best version of yourself for the Lord.

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The Almighty in All Things

To those who left all things, Jesus had promised eternal life and a hundredfold besides—now!
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Another Way to Pray

Gazing upon crucifixes and mosaics were common practices for centuries, especially before copies of the Scriptures existed. It might be helpful now to reclaim this practice. Consider a piece of religious art that moves you.
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Find Your Joy

Reflect With everything going on in our communities and in the greater world, it’s hard to be happy. But St. Francis of Assisi showed us that joy should not only be sought—it should be cherished boldly. Pray God of joy,your ...
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Bearing Others Patiently

Francis once told a cardinal, “The Lord has told me that he wanted to make a new fool of me.” How many of us would boast that we’re idiots?
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Whale swimming under water

When Joy Swims

Like many who follow Francis, I've read “Canticle of the Creatures” over the years, but recently sought it out again for the words “to you alone, Most High, do they belong”.
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Finding the Kingdom of God

Our temptation is to admire saints from such a distance that we forget they were still human beings who cooperated with God’s grace.
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