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The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton
Daniel P. Horan, PhD, sits down to discuss how the Franciscan tradition helped shape the journey and spirituality of Thomas Merton.
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A Revelation on Creation
The loss of a live oak leads to a new conception of the seven lively virtues.
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Who Was Padre Pio?
Enjoy these resources on this beloved Capuchin Franciscan!
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Sister Saints:
Clare of Assisi’s Letters to Agnes of Prague
The focus of this special feast day episode is Saint Clare of Assisi’s remarkable, poetic letters to another woman of nobility, Saint Agnes of Prague.
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Prayers and Novenas
Enjoy these resources to deepen your prayer life!
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The Art of the Homily
Discover what makes a truly effective Catholic homily—how great preaching bridges Scripture and the Eucharist.
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St. Francis and His Canticle of the Creatures

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Virgin Mary, the First Disciple

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Exploring the World Jesus Knew

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A Mission Reborn: Our Lady of the Angels

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The Justice Lobby: Franciscans International 

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Notes from a Friar: Pope John Paul II and Suffering

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My Mentally Ill Son Teaches Me God’s Love

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The Ongoing Legacy of Oscar Romero

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The Social Justice Prophets

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Leaning on Prayer in Difficult Times

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Midlife Meditation

Biblical Laments

Biblical Laments: Prayer Out of Pain

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I’d Like to Say: St. Francis Reminds Us of Our Place in Creation 

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Becoming a Friar: My Vocation Journey

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The Remarkable Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe

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A Renaissance Friar

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Convert to Cardinal: The Journey of Wilton D. Gregory

Podcast

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Daniel P. Horan, Phd

The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton
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Joanne Schatzlein, OSF

Sister Saints: Clare of Assisi’s Letters to Agnes of Prague
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Michael Calabria, OFM

The Sultan and St. Francis

Voices

Dr. Ansel Augustine

The Gift of Diversity: Celebrating the Spiritual Gifts of Black Catholics

Margaret Carney, OSF

St. Clare: Light of Assisi
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