Tag Archives: St. Francis

The ABCs of the E Word — Blab

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

The following catchy phrase is attributed to a very famous evangelist, Francis of Assisi: “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” Well…he didn’t really say that, as far as we know. It sure sounds like him, though. … Continue reading →

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The Common Loneliness — Francis Day 2010

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

On Francis of Assisi Day, 2010 It could have been that Francis Crawled out into the bushes of La Verna to die Like an old alley cat – Scrawny from fasting And disappointed that his dream turned so human. Or … Continue reading →

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False Comfort from the Capuchins

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

My uniform is pretty simple. In summer it tends to be shorts and indestructible Chacos. In winter I put on long pants and black sneakers. Perhaps I picked up the simplicity from Christians I admire. The Amish have a uniform … Continue reading →

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