St. Francis of Assisi

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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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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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Inclusivity and Community

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.
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Francis and Clare: Something Old, Something New

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

In his Letter to the Whole Order, Saint Francis writes...
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Love Pulls Us to God

Love God and do as you will, says St. Augustine, for love is its own commandment.
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