St. Francis of Assisi

Secular Franciscans

My Parents, the Secular Franciscans

Here is a story close to my heart about two Secular Franciscans. When I was about 10 years old, my mother and father, devout Catholics …

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Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God

Perhaps no follower of Jesus ever appreciated Lent more than Francis of Assisi did.
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Know Ourselves in God

We are called to find God in fragile human flesh, encounter him and let ourselves be fully embraced by him.
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God’s Humble Heart

God gives us everything we need to attain all of God’s gracious promises.
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Let Us Rebuild

“He who has persevered to the end will be saved.”
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‘Hurt Hearts Can Heal’

The truth is, no matter the depth of any faith or trust in God, we betray one another and are betrayed. It adds up.
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Sister Death

The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’ 

St. Francis embraced all journeys of life—and even his own death—with a willing heart. 
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