God Who is Father be merciful to us. God Who is Son be Brother to us. God Who is Spirit be love to us. God Who is One unite us who are many. God Who is Three watch over each one of us. God Who is Truth blot out our lies. God the Incomprehensible make […]
I behold the Lord I see His outstretched hands I see the blood from His wounds. I see the love in the eyes of Jesus. I see His gracious acceptance of me. Hold Jesus has come out of the tomb – He still has the scars, but now they are glorious, with the glory of […]
“Mary hoped against hope, in a situation which seemed entirely hopeless she still hoped that God was able to raise her son even from the dead and God did not disappoint her”. “Like Mary, the church is called to be a mother of hope for the poor, the suffering, the humiliated, the discriminated against. The […]
The city of Assisi in Italy is the birthplace of St. Francis, the founder of the three Franciscan Orders. This is a video of the city sights and landmarks in the backdrop of the prayer, Canticle of the Creatures, written by St. Francis in 1226. Canticle of the Creatures 1 Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, […]
In our journey through life with thoughts of Francis at our side we learn to read of the love of Jesus Christ. Jesus becomes our “book”, his Gospel becomes our path. We aim to not just imitate Christ-like qualities but to become those Christ-like qualities as Francis did. We start to see God’s Creation and […]
“I am brave when I am vulnerable.” “I am brave when I love all people – not just people like me.” “I am brave when I can smile through the tears.” “I am brave when I believe God’s promises even before I experience them.” “Instead of unbelief.” “Instead of being nervous.” “Instead of fearing the […]