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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Lent with St. Francis: Francis and the Sultan

The need for peace and understanding is as great in our time as it was during the Crusades, and sometimes as little valued.
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Lent with St. Francis: Taming the Wolf

Jesus and Francis both know that often the evil that we see and hate in others reflects some shadowy part of our own attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors.
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Lent with St. Francis: The Gift of Alms

Francis teaches us that by learning to rely on the Lord and on the gifts we receive from others—and all is gift—we are as needy as any beggar on the street.
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Lent with St. Francis: Come Follow Me

Not all of us are called to give dramatic, public witness to God’s word. We are all called, however, to live the Gospel in our lives.
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Lent with St. Francis: Our Daily Bread

In committing himself to a life of poverty, Francis took seriously the belief that God would provide his daily bread.
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Lent with St. Francis: The Least of These

Francis knew that he needed to confront something deep within his soul that was keeping him from following Christ. We might pause to ask what fear we need to confront.
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