Franciscan Spirit Blog

Lent with Padre Pio: Easter Sunday

As we celebrate Sunday, let us remember to move forward in the spirit of Padre Pio—caring for and serving others so that they may come to know Christ.
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Confirmation: What’s a Parent to Do?

The girls wobble unsteadily on new heels; the boys in their suits look awkward as colts.
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Autograph of Henri Nouwen

Rediscovering Henri Nouwen

Did anyone really know Henri Nouwen?
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Portiuncula in Assisi

Dedication of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels

Francis rebuilt this chapel with his own hands and died less than 50 feet away from it.
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Statue of President Abraham Lincoln | Photo by Ed Fr on Unsplash

Abraham Lincoln: Model of Faith

Pope Francis mentioned four prominent Americans during his address to Congress on September 24, 2015.
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The First Pentecost

On that Pentecost day, Peter asked the people to repent, to change their way of life, to seek a new life in Christ. And they did respond.
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Shepherd with his sheep

Jesus: The Good Shepherd

One of the most beloved images of Jesus is of him as the good shepherd.
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