Sister Kathy Warren, OSF
John Stegeman
March 25, 2024
A Franciscan spirit and the changes of the Second Vatican Council would lead her on a remarkable journey.
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Meeting Sultan Malik al-Kamil: St. Francis in a Foreign Land
Omer Englebert
March 1, 2024
The deep friendship and rich dialogue between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kamil centuries ago can inform interfaith dialogue in our own times.
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Strangers to Brothers: St. Francis and the Sultan
Murray Bodo, OFM
December 27, 2023
As Francis drew nearer, the Sultan’s expression changed to one of mild amusement. Francis couldn’t help returning the expression.
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A Look at the Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Murray Bodo, OFM
September 23, 2023
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis is a deep well of spiritual wisdom. We are wise to visit this well often.
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St. Francis and His Time with the Sultan
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 7, 2020
How did St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kamil become friends?
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Franciscans and Muslims: Eight Centuries of Seeking God
Jack Wintz, OFM
May 13, 2020
Franciscans and Muslims encountered one another during the lifetime of Saint Francis (1181-1226). Indeed, he sent friars to the Holy Land in 1217.
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