April 2021

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Dear Reader: Thank You, Maureen

Three years ago, Franciscan Media offered a seven-day blog and video series on the Virgin Mary. I was tasked with finding a writer. I needed a voice that was authoritative but warm—and quickly. No easy mission! In the 11th hour, ...
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Father John O’Connor at a retreat house

A Renaissance Friar

He's built skyscrapers, fought fires, and led the nation's largest Franciscan province. But what Father John O'Connor most treasures is his ministry as a parish priest.
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Let Us Pray: Resurrection Song

As Pope Francis wrote, "The Spirit of God has filled the universe with possibilities, and, therefore, from the very heart of things, something new can always emerge."
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Editorial: Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement

When we focus on only the present moment, we're losing sight of tomorrow. Rejoining the Paris Agreement is one step in the right direction.
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Lights form a cross on a Lenten table

Darkness & Light: A Good Friday Reflection

Christ died on the cross so we may have help carrying our own.
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The Sorrowful Mystery of Racism

Praying the rosary to find strength and support is common. This man prays the rosary for an end to racism.
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