Minute Meditations

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The Eucharist Healed St. Francis

Thomas of Celano, an early friar and author of three hagiographies of Francis, wrote that the saint “burned with a love that came from his whole being for the sacrament of the Lord’s body.”

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hatred

Hatred Is a Virus

We cannot rewrite history—though it is our duty to learn from it. And there is a legacy for us to fall back on.
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The Hard Road of Conversion

Imagine the logistics and the dangers St. Francis and his companion navigated to bring his message of peace—especially to a man from another culture.
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A Humble Heart

God gives us everything we need to attain all of God’s gracious promises.
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Your Song

A jazz saxophonist once put it this way: “Music pulls me deeper into being.” 
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Reflect on God’s Light

Take a moment today and reflect on how God’s light has been there for you or your loved ones during these times of distress.
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Feeling Empty

Don’t be alone in your spiritual emptiness. Join a Bible study or faith-sharing group in your parish in person or online.
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