St. Francis of Assisi
The Beauty of Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure experienced God’s love as revealed in the humility and suffering of Christ, whose cross enables us to experience God’s companionship and the power to change our lives.
The Larks of Assisi
Francis had a special affection for larks; he considered their brown feathers a sign of their closeness to God, of their humility.
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The Holiness of a Honeybee
Jesus said that nobody can enter the kingdom of God unless they become like a little child (Mt 18:3).
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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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Be Poor in Spirit
Regardless of our own financial situation, we all can be poor in spirit.
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The Joy of Minimalism
Simplicity brings clarity and joy, freeing us from the burdens of excess.
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Divine Beyond the Mind
Bonaventure and Francis each came to La Verna with aching hearts and heavy minds.
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