St. Francis of Assisi

woman holding a Bible in her hands, close to her body.

Reverence for the Word

Again and again, Saint Francis admonishes us to hold reverently the words of God which hold God himself in their mystery.

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woman holding her hands in front of her womb, forming a heart

Become the Womb of God

Mary as the womb of God. How greatly honored is she who was chosen by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to be the dwelling place of God become human in Jesus Christ.
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woman's hands forming a heart

The Living Presence of Love

Francis’ biographers point out that when people met with him, or heard him preach, it was not simply a question of listening to words of peace and joy.
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hand holding a leaf by a stream.

In a Continuum

I don’t think there is much difference between life and death. The difference is as a leaf suspended in a flowing stream.
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man leaning against a cross in a field.

Comfort from the Cross

We as moderns view the whole of Francis’ life—beginning, middle and end.
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Painting of Jesus on the Cross. San Damiano cross

Embrace the Mystical Christ

This cross at San Damiano, like all crosses, is the “canvas” on which the answers are painted.
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Being and Making Peace Today

It may be my personality; it may be my mistrust of “righteous causes,” but I’ve never been one to join protest groups or to “work for peace,” as Franciscans are supposed to do. Yet, at the same time, my whole life ...
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