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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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How to Be an Instrument of Peace
Can we know ourselves as agents and instruments of peace in our time? If so, we will be conscious of the power of our words.
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A Journey into Franciscan Poverty
For 50 months this writer, spiritual life coach, cook, and retreat facilitator lived an itinerant lifestyle.
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10 Verbs to Live By
Life is for living. Do it boldly with these 10 verbs.
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Inspiration

Scenes from the life of Mary

Scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary

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Andrea Bocelli on Music and Miracles

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Jane de Chantal: A Saint for the Depressed

Silent Prayer

Notes from a Friar: What Is Silent Prayer?

Franciscan friar at the UN

The Justice Lobby: Franciscans International 

Daily

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  • Saint of the Day

Saint Martin I

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  • Minute Meditations

Christlike Parenting

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  • Pause+Pray

Become Like Children 

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Features

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A Franciscan Celebration of the Psalms

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The Hidden Sanctuary of Holy Angels 

Sister Death

The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’ 

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The Social Justice Prophets

Commentary

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I’d Like to Say: It’s Time to Act Like St. Francis 

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I’d Like to Say: We Need to Stop ‘Othering’

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

Peace in a nation divided

Building Peace in a Nation Divided 

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When Words Fall Short

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How to Nurture Your Grandchildren’s Faith

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Profiles & Vocations

Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Brent Suter

Brent Suter: Baseball, Faith, and the Environment 

Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico

Center for Action and Contemplation 

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Father M.J. Groark: A Friar for Broken People

Podcast

Episode 32

Eunice Park

A 50-Month Journey into Franciscan Poverty
Episode 26

Michael Calabria, OFM

The Sultan and St. Francis

Voices

Colleen C. Mitchell

Martha and Mary: Jesus Loves Them Both

Mark P. Shea

Why It’s So Hard to Forgive 

Pat McCloskey, OFM

Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God
Featured Issue

'That All May Be One'

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Feature

Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

Franciscan Spirituality

That All May Be One 

Inspiration

Encounter Jesus the Healer 

Commentary

Celebrating Hispanic Culture 

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Saint Martin I

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Christlike Parenting

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Become Like Children 

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