St. Francis of Assisi
Seek Perfect Joy
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.
Repair, Rebuild, Renew
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
The Franciscan way encourages us to be present to love—right here, right now.
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Harvesting Justice
Behind every meal, there’s a story of sacrifice; Julie Taylor’s work at the National Farm Worker Ministry brings to light the often invisible and harsh realities of farm labor in the United States.
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Only God Can Change Hearts
Francis himself realized that prayer or fasting cannot change one’s heart. Only God can.
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Ever New, Ever Young
In Francis’ day, some people admired him very much for thinking in new ways.
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St. Francis, Spirit-Filled
Francis no longer saw his body as something apart from him. He was his body; the spirit and body were one. He was one person.
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