Lent with St. Clare: Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
February 23, 2023
When Clare left her home, she was completely alone. For a brief time, she met with Francis and his brothers and then took refuge with a community of religious sisters. In essence, however, she was charting her own path.
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Lent with St. Clare: Ash Wednesday
Franciscan Media
February 22, 2023
Today is the start of our Lenten journey. On our foreheads we wear ashes, a sign that we are made of dust and to dust we shall return. Such an outward sign conveys a message that words do not.
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The Challenge of the San Damiano Cross
Roch Niemier, OFM
September 25, 2022
At San Damiano, the Crucified Christ challenged Saint Francis to “go rebuild My house.” That task meant Francis had to transform himself first.
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St. Francis and the Animals
John Feister
September 24, 2022
It's hard to separate Francis of Assisi and animals. Stories abound of how this great saint could communicate with animals and felt at one with all creation.
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St. Francis and Prayer
Pat McCloskey, OFM
August 16, 2022
Francis was as much subject to self-doubt as any of us. His motives were purified in prayer; his ego became right-sized there.
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Loving St. Clare of Assisi
Sister Claire André Gagliardi, OSC
August 11, 2022
Within each of us is the potential to be a light focusing attention on God’s presence in our world. Clare of Assisi’s life reveals just how much light she shed.
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