St. Francis
The Depths of the Carceri
Eremo delle Carceri is a hermitage upon Mount Subasio where Francis and his brothers spent extended periods in prayerful solitude.
Learning to Let Go
In the spirit of St. Francis, detachment from material possessions and earthly desires is a core principle of Franciscan spirituality.
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Letting Go of Earthly Attachments
Detachment from material possessions and earthly desires is a core principle of Franciscan spirituality.
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Assisi Nights
I thought my pilgrimage to Assisi would be aimed toward solitude, silence, and stillness. But I was surprised to find that the healing and peace I found came through people and conversations
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Holy Simplicity
Maybe Francis had the better way to follow—to do as God desires, with course corrections along the way, rather than sitting and fretting over what God really means.
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We Are Living Canticles
We are living Canticles of God. St. Francis understood that better than anyone.
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Transitus, Lady Jacoba, and the Care of Baking Cookies
How we choose to commemorate this poignant transition in Francis’ life speaks volumes about our own faith.
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