Tag: Saint Francis of Assisi
Why Assisi?
“Violence never again! In God’s name, may all religions bring upon earth justice and peace, forgiveness, life and love!”
To live together
Peace. Dialogue. These can only happen when people ... share stories together, stay together on the rough grounds of their lives.
Photos: ‘Furry love’ on feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
After two years of hiatus, a shopping complex in the Philippines brings back its blessing of pets to mark the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
Photos: Filipinos mark feast of Saint Francis with blessing of pets
For the second straight year, animal lovers in the Philippine capital had their pets blessed in a “drive-thru” ceremony
Filipino faithful urged to follow example of Saint Francis
The bishops encourage the faithful to “engage in concrete social action, concrete gestures of helping and support for the needy"
Following in the footsteps of Francis (2)
We preach about Christ therefore by using less words and by becoming more like him for others, especially those who are in need of him
Following in the footsteps of Francis (1)
St. Francis was not in love with pain itself, but with our Lord who loved and suffered for him
God’s labor of love
St. Francis was one of the brilliant lights that shone during the dark ages of the Church, when church leaders were behaving like emperors
Spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi continues to inspire
The spirit of Francis continues to inspire so many in following Christ, in building dialogue, and in safeguarding creation