For a very long time, and all around the world, thinkers have asked whether we can clearly define a good life, or the best life, for ourselves. The idea is that if we could clearly define it, then we would know what we need to do in order to get it and have it for … Continue reading Love is Your Key to Human Flourishing
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Your Moments Are Sacred Time…Always
Growing up in rural Wisconsin and in Minnesota, I learned that the lichen I see growing on rocks in the wilderness grows at an extremely slow rate. A small spot of lichen represents years, or even decades of growth. Learning this made me more aware of ways we can see time from different perspectives and … Continue reading Your Moments Are Sacred Time…Always
We Are Meant to Be Abundantly Alive, And We Can
In Minnesota we joke about something we call the "Minnesota Goodbye." The Minnesota Goodbye is a prolonged process of saying goodbye to a leaving guest, or as a leaving guest. In the typical scenario, guests will fully prepare to leave by putting on their hats and jackets while the hosts are present, and hen guests … Continue reading We Are Meant to Be Abundantly Alive, And We Can
How to Use Forgiveness to Grow in Your Spirituality
Our Catholic faith recognizes forgiveness as something called a "spiritual work of mercy" -- a charitable act by which we come to the aid of our neighbor (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2447). The United States Council of Catholic Bishops explains, "Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, these … Continue reading How to Use Forgiveness to Grow in Your Spirituality
Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness is Partnering with God
One of the most important things we need to remember in forgiving someone is that God is our partner. We can come to an understanding that God is always with us, at our side as the constant friend, including in the times when we are wronged or hurt by someone. In a way, it is … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness is Partnering with God
Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness lets us see ourselves as God sees us
This is an article for people who want to understand from a Franciscan perspective how the wrongdoing they may experience of others, and the forgiveness granted to them, is part of a process of personal conversion, spiritual growth, and ultimately transformation with and in God. The recent theological explanations of Franciscan Fr. Roberto Pasolini are … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Forgiveness lets us see ourselves as God sees us
Lenten Forgiveness Series #3: “Road to Jerusalem, road to forgiveness”
"Are there not twelve hours in a day?If one walks during the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world." John 11:1-45Gospel reading for the 5th Sunday of Lent During this latter part of Lent, I am writing a weekly series of articles on forgiveness for the Diocese of St. Cloud … Continue reading Lenten Forgiveness Series #3: “Road to Jerusalem, road to forgiveness”
“Do you hear that?” — What God Has to Say to You
Winter is beginning its waning here in Central Minnesota. The sun rises just a little bit more to the north and the snow recedes revealing all the slumbering flora of last year. One could be tempted to excitedly announce the end of winter today, but the wiser person has patience and understands the longer and … Continue reading “Do you hear that?” — What God Has to Say to You
Podcast: Speaking of Faith, Speaking of Forgiveness
In the latest episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud podcast Speaking of Faith, Tom Delaney, a Secular Franciscan, educational psychologist, and mental and behavioral health advocate explains forgiveness as both a gift and a process that integrates wrongdoing into one’s life story. He shares how forgiveness can offer health benefits and allows us to … Continue reading Podcast: Speaking of Faith, Speaking of Forgiveness
Franciscan Wisdom: Use Humility to Grow Peace
Fr. Roberto Pasolini is a Franciscan Capuchin priest who serves as the official preacher in the "Papal Household" -- basically meaning Pope Leo's house and residence. He is a gifted author and orator, and will be providing Lenten meditations from March 6 through March 27. Franciscan Fr. Pasolini's first meditation makes some important points about … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Use Humility to Grow Peace
Live and Forgive 