The Face of Heaven
When St. Francis sang his “Canticle of the Creatures,” he was singing a way of seeing.
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Wedded to Lady Poverty
As the story of Francis progresses, it becomes evident that the true religion here means gospel poverty, the poverty of the poor Christ.
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Surrounded by the Divine
For Francis and Clare, the universe was a sacrament and revelation of the divine.
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Eternal Life Awaits
Death is the great mystery, provoking our fear and anxiety, as well as inspiring our courage and hope.
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Holy Rule for the Poor Ladies
As Clare had labored over the years in doing the fine handwork that helped support the monastery, she now set herself the task of a written text.
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