A Sacred Invitation: Laying Down our Power Before the Manger
It was mid-November when I began unpacking holiday crates and adorning our home with Christmas decorations. Perhaps it was the ongoing surge of dizzying news that made decorating for Christmas so early sound so enticing—a small bit of joy I ...
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Saint Who? Fiacre
Worker of the Land • b. 7th century–d. August 18, ca. 670 • Memorial: August 18
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Saint Who? Pietro Parenzo
Deeply Devoted and Passionate • d. May 21, 1199 • Canonized: 1879 • Memorial: May 21
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Saint Who? Rasso of Andechs
The Gentle Giant • ca. 880—d. 953 • Memorial: May 17 and June 1
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Franciscan Inspirations: A Foundational Faith
One of the beautiful characteristics of Jesus’ teachings is that his examples are easy to understand and down to earth.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus’ Special Friends
The Gospels relate many people Jesus met and talked to during his three-year ministry.
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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘I Will Never Take Back My Love’
“I will never take back my love,” is a message from God in Psalm 89. The words struck me as I was praying the Office of Readings. They are appropriate for Valentine’s Day and for reflection during Lent.
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