By Joe LaGuardia St. Francis of Assisi is not my patron saint. You remember St. Francis? He was the 13th-century monk who preached to all of nature, including animals. He spoke of creation in moving prayers and poetry. He celebrated God’s care over all creation, including Brother Sun and Sister Moon. If you’re interested, youContinue reading “The Outdoors is for the Birds”
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Nurturing a Future-Looking Faith
By Joe LaGuardia In his address to the U.S. Congress several weeks ago, Pope Francis noted that young people do not have a positive outlook for the future. “We live in a culture,” he said, “which pressures young people not to start a family, because they lack possibilities for the future.” Although it sounds likeContinue reading “Nurturing a Future-Looking Faith”
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