St. Francis of Assisi
The Timelessness of St. Francis
With the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, we as a Church—and beyond—take a moment to recognize the world-shaking faith and example of this holy man.
Francis of Assisi, Wedded to Poverty
“And to this poverty, my beloved brothers, you must cling with all your heart, and wish never to have anything else under heaven.”
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Pray the Words of St. Francis
One of my favorite authors is the great Hoosier science fiction writer, Kurt Vonnegut. A theme he often plays with in many of his novels is the notion that human beings are becoming more machine-like in their dependence on technology ...
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Francis and Anthony: Brothers in Alms
Anthony’s ascent to sainthood was even more meteoric than Francis’.
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We Are Houses of God
If we are made in God’s spirit, then our first “church” were the bodies given to us.
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Hymns of Praise
Each path Francis took on his journey to God led him to a single action: praise of God.
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Acquire Less, Love More
Will you choose to live with less so you can love more? Will you trust that joy is not something to chase but something to welcome in the present moment?
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