Franciscan Life
Franciscan life is a love story — with God, with the poor, with the earth, with the stranger. Rooted in the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, these posts explore what it means to embrace simplicity, kinship, and courageous countercultural choices in a world that constantly pushes the other direction. From returning land to Indigenous communities to the spirituality of dumpster diving to what the feast of St. Francis has to teach us today, this is a space for anyone drawn to the Franciscan way — whether you’ve taken vows or are just beginning to feel its pull.
Fear and sandwiches
On most days at work, I sit down and eat lunch with at least a few people who are, more or less, on the…
French braiding my way to a holier Lent
I am trying to teach myself how to French braid hair. As the mother of two daughters, one of whom was able to donate 10+…
Nourishing community with good food: An instrument of mercy
“When you eat a meal, thank the farmer who harvested it and think about their livelihood. Food is something that connects all of us as…
Expressions of love, totally ignored
Have you ever felt like someone was ignoring you? As if, although you have a history of friendly relationship with someone, they no longer recognize…
Just as we are
God totally, unconditionally, loves us just as we are. And, we are creatures of desire, of yearnings and hopes, longing for more—betterment, growth and newness…
Clothing bales and hurting more than we help
Several years ago, I had an opportunity to tour a recycling center. Much about my visit was interesting, but what I still remember most vividly…
Loving lives on the line
Things are occurring around this country this week that are begging for us to unite and enter into some messy Jesus business—to put our lives…
To honor Baby Jesus
Merry Christmas!! I have an invitation for you this week. Let us all enter into the story of Christmas and consider the amazing Truth: our…