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Why We Need the Virtues
The Editors    |   January 19, 2022
Ethics

The ethical life used to have numerous windows, which we called the “virtues” – virtues such as courage, honesty, prudence, and justice.

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Archived Greyfriars Review
The Editors    |   January 19, 2022
Church | Society | Spirituality

Greyfriars Review was a significant journal published by the Franciscan Institute Press from 1987 to 2006. All the past issues may now be accessed digitally.

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Fostering a Bolder Response to “Laudato Si”
The Editors    |   January 13, 2022
Church | Ethics | Ecology

In this article, Maureen K. Day argues that bolder appropriations of Laudato Si’ will require a more accurate and life-giving understanding of humanity’s relationship to the rest of creation.

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Laity as Co-Creators of the Franciscan Tradition
The Editors    |   January 12, 2022
Spirituality

This lecture examines the contributions of laity especially through their lived experience of faith that are documented in a range of sources.

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Happy Holidays!
The Editors    |   December 23, 2021
Church

The editors of franciscanconnections.com wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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