St. Francis of Assisi
Inclusivity and Community
Paul Lipowski
February 23, 2025
Inclusivity and community thrive in environments where simplicity fosters genuine connections and mutual respect. St. Francis welcomed all into his community, embracing diversity with a humble and open heart.
Francis and Clare: Something Old, Something New
Richard Rohr, OFM
February 21, 2025
Francis and Clare did not let the old get in the way of the new, but like all religious geniuses, revealed what the old was saying all along.
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Hold Nothing Back from God
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 15, 2025
In his Letter to the Whole Order, Saint Francis writes...
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Love Pulls Us to God
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 14, 2025
Love God and do as you will, says St. Augustine, for love is its own commandment.
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Seek Perfect Joy
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 13, 2025
The spirituality of St. Francis is not so much about the heroic deed as it is about the heroic love with which even the smallest deed is done.
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Repair, Rebuild, Renew
Murray Bodo, OFM
February 12, 2025
Once Francis knew God’s will, whether from some mystical voice or from listening to the scriptures, he would immediately try to live it out.
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St. Francis and the Gift of Love
Maureen O'Brien
January 24, 2025
The Franciscan way encourages us to be present to love—right here, right now.
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