St. Francis of Assisi
Notes from a Friar: The Core Teachings of St. Francis
The bedrock of St. Francis’ theology is the foundation under which his friar-brothers walk today.
‘Seek First the Kingdom’
For St. Francis of Assisi, the impetus for prayer was everywhere around him.
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The Heritage of the Franciscan Family
Contemplation, conversion, minority, and poverty are essential Franciscan values.
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The Spirit and Practice of Prayer
Prayer is looking at God, listening to God, responding to God and to nothing else.
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When Words Fall Short
Sometimes icons, symbols, nature, and art can take us where words cannot.
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Loving Brothers, Beloved Saints: Francis and Anthony
The Franciscans now had Francis and Anthony who symbolized two strains that would exist, sometimes in tension, among them from that time forward.
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Saint Francis Meets the Leper