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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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Animal Celebrity and Individuality
The Editors    |   December 22, 2021
Ethics | Spirituality

The fact that when talking about dogs and humans we are definitely talking about a “we” grounds the possibility that animals have much to teach us about what it means to be human.

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Rebuilding our Prayer life
Anthony M. Carrozzo   |   December 16, 2021
Church | Spirituality

With humility and understanding we begin to reshape our prayer to be more in tune with the prayer vision of Francis, a vision that never allows us to think “Now that’s done.” 

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