St. Francis of Assisi

sorrowful man.

Radical Honesty

Francis was as much subject to self-doubt as any of us. His motives were purified in prayer; his ego became right-sized there.

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A crucifix with Jesus hanging on a wall

Hearts Conformed to Christ

It is true that St. Francis, with his whole heart, wanted to imitate his Lord and Master.
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blue grapes hanging on branches from a vine

Longing for God

It is our Christian belief that when Christ, the Incarnate Word, came to dwell among us, we entered a whole new era of God’s saving presence in our world.
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Statue of Saint Anthony and Christ child

Francis and Anthony: Brothers in Alms

Anthony’s ascent to sainthood was even more meteoric than Francis’.
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open hands receiving a white dove, symbol of peace

Build Peace in the Spirit of Francis

Peace is a gift from God. Human actions that cooperate with God’s grace activate peace in the world.
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man kneeling before a cross

St. Francis and the Cross

Francis always mentioned humility in the same breath with poverty.
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A confident person holding his head up with a grateful posture.

Be Your Truest Self

The path into this discovery of self is the cross. The cross is a mirror. In seeing myself in that mirror, I see Christ crucified, and in seeing Christ crucified, I see my most authentic self.
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