St. Francis of Assisi
My Own Canticle of the Creatures
Pandemic isolation forced this photographer to capture the intricate and beautiful world around her.
Notes from a Friar: St. Francis’ Prayer before the Crucifix
I have often reflected on this prayer, which—as Franciscan scholars attest—is indeed a prayer composed by St. Francis himself. And each time I pray it, I am more and more convinced that it reveals the authentic heart of St. Francis.
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The Hope of Lent
There’s something attractive about Lent beginning in the middle of an ordinary week, catching us in the midst of our daily occupations and asking us to take time out to find God there.
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Quotes from St. Francis of Assisi
As St. Thomas More is “a man for all seasons,” St. Francis of Assisi is a man for all ages.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 27: Open Wide the Doors
Pope Francis reminds us that Christmas calls us to be on the lookout for this manifestation of the divine. And if God wants to dwell with us, we better be willing to open our doors to him.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 26: Our Hopes and Dreams
We might be struggling right now to see God’s plan unfolding, whether in our own lives or those of our children. But Christmas is the beginning of the ultimate happy ending.
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