A Peek at the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

The Prayer of St. Francis meaning reaches far beyond poetic language or gentle sentiment. At its core, this prayer is an invitation to surrender—to release self-focus, loosen our grip on control, and allow God to work through us in ways that transform both our hearts and the world around us. Often prayed for comfort, the…

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Recovering Thanksgiving

An article I read the other day lamented that the holiday of Thanksgiving has become just another secular excuse to miss work, overeat, and drink beer while binge-watching football. For most in the United States, the days of dedicating time to recounting one’s blessings and expressing gratitude to God for the abundance many of us…

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Lesson from St. Patrick

Patrick lived approximately 1500 years ago in an area not known for extensive written history. It is a bit hard to know a great deal about his life, but we do have what some people consider to be his autobiography. There is a lesson in it for us as we try and ignore the fact…

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Transformed Love

“All you need is love, love. Love is all you need.”   Lennon and McCartney This week contains Valentine’s Day, and truthfully, I’m getting pretty sick of seeing millions of red hearts all over every store since the day after Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very pro-love, and have been blessed with an amazing…

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