St. Francis of Assisi

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A Teaching Moment 

We can become complacent regarding different aspects of our lives, never traveling outside of what we already know.

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Learn to Love the Earth

The distinction between creation and nature is an important one when we discuss the integrity of nature from the Franciscan tradition.
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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 who sought a deeper and more intimate spiritual experience than just their parish life, began ...
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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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