Franciscan Life
Bridges are built by individuals: Being sister across the divide
Last summer, I sat in a small circle of with other sisters my age at the Giving Voice conference. We were praying in silence, integrating…
The story in the world’s heart
There is an ancient story that is our common heartbeat. It speaks to us, deeply, quietly and simply; its whispers are heard in…
St. Francis Day Photos
Worldwide Franciscans like me are celebrating the founder of our order today. On the eve of this day, in 1226 St. Francis of Assisi died and…
Pumped for Pope Francis in the USA
This afternoon Pope Francis will arrive in the USA! Even though I can’t go the East Coast to greet him, I am very excited! During these…
Gleanings from “The Francis Factor”
Question from the audience: I am a rich Christian. What should I do? Shane Claiborne (smiling hugely): Ha! If only Jesus had said something…
A new school year and a refreshed legacy
Like many students and teachers around the country, I recently started a new school year. As this new year began to feel imminent, I looked…
Undoer of knots
“It’s one of the symptoms of our time to find danger in men like you who don’t worry and rush about. Particularly dangerous are men…
A Visit to The Simple Way
Earlier this summer I was fortunate to be able to make a pilgrimage-of-sorts to The Simple Way, a Christian community in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia…
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