“I should like to address directly my brothers and sisters in the Catholic Church, in order to remind them of their serious obligation to care for all of creation. The commitment of believers to a healthy environment for everyone stems … Continue reading
The Exhortation to the Praises of God
Lord God: you alone are holy, you who work wonders! You are strong, you are great, you are the Most High, you are the almighty King, you, holy Father, King of heaven and earth. Lord God: you are Three … Continue reading
True and Perfect Joy
The same [Brother Leonard] related in the same place that one day at Saint Mary’s, blessed Francis called Brother Leo and said: “Brother Leo, write.” He responded: “Look, I’m ready!” “Write,” he said, “what true joy is.” “A messenger arrives … Continue reading
St Francis’ Prayer Inspired by the Our Father
Our Father most holy: Our Creator, Redeemer, Consoler, and Savior Who are in heaven: In the angels and the saints, enlightening them to know, for You, Lord, are Light; inflaming them to love, for You, Lord, are love; dwelling in … Continue reading
The Spirit of the Lord Will Rest Upon Them…
To all those who love the Lord with their whole heart, with their whole soul and mind, with their whole strength (cf. Mk 12:30) and love their neighbors as themselves (cf. Mt 22:39) and hate their bodies with their vices … Continue reading