Franciscan Spirit Blog

Lent with Padre Pio: Easter Sunday

Franciscan Media April 20, 2025

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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Saint Who? Romanus of Le Mans

Brian O'Neel October 27, 2020

The Shy Saint d. 385 • Pre-Congregation Memorial: November 24

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Saint Who? Perpetua and Felicity

Brian O'Neel October 26, 2020

Mothers and Martyrs • d. March 7, 203 • Memorial: March 7

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The Theology of a Poet

Jim Van Vurst, OFM October 15, 2020

I don’t read a lot of poetry, but I do have a favorite author and one who is deeply appreciated by many: Emily Dickinson.

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Finding God in the Everyday

Sister Catherine Looker October 14, 2020

Ever felt lost on your spiritual journey? Many people have—even in the Bible.

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Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti

Sister Margaret Carney, OSF STD October 6, 2020

Pope Francis stood beneath the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi on October 3rd and signed his new encyclical which opens with words of Francis himself. It was a touching moment.

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Why Should We Meditate?

Laurence Freeman, OSB September 28, 2020

Forty is one of those numbers that seem to turn up everywhere.

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