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Stewardship and Sustainability

St. Francis revered all creation as a gift from God, advocating for responsible stewardship of the earth. Embracing simplicity allows us to live in harmony with nature and future generations.
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Blessing the Children

When we pray for the children, even those we will never meet, we discover that every child is God’s beloved child.
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The Last Will Be First

Would you rather err on the side of charity or suspicion? Offer today’s prayer in solidarity with those who struggle on the periphery.
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This Is My Body

I often feel critical of my own body, seldom because of penances, but because of excess or unreasonable expectations.
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Gather the Fragments

In the multiplication of the loaves miracle Jesus fed the crowd, and when there was bread left over he instructed, “Gather the fragments.” Think of aspects of your past that can still be healed. 
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Cloud of Witnesses

The communion of saints is marked by huge variety, personalities different as the seasons. Future generations will celebrate us because God never loses sight of one beloved daughter or son.
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Keeping Our World Beautiful

If we continue to treat nature with disregard and disrespect, one day in the not-too-distant future, the world will become an unlivable place.
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