As a reminder, you are once again invited to read and reflect upon chapters eight through ten of the second book of The Life of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano. These chapters formed the basis of the last reflection, they are the primary source for this reflection, and they will also be referenced forContinue reading “The Impact of St. Francis”
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Links Between Easter and Passover
Exodus 12:1-13 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household. If any household is too smallContinue reading “Links Between Easter and Passover”
Canticle of the Creatures: The Goodness of God and Creation
The Life of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano, The First Book, Chapter 29: Even for worms he had a warm love, since he had read this text about the Savior: “I am a worm and not a man.” That is why he used to pick them up from the road and put them inContinue reading “Canticle of the Creatures: The Goodness of God and Creation”