Franciscan spirituality

Saint Michael’s Lent

An overlooked tradition connects a medieval retreat with a simple invitation to make room for God.

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Saint Teresa of Calcutta: Charity Begins with SelfFriday, 4 September 2026
Her journey began with a choice to give more of herself.
Put Love Into Every Action • Sat.09.05.26Friday, 4 September 2026
The value of an action can begin with the love we bring into it.
AI: Now, Prove It Was YouFriday, 4 September 2026
When almost anything can be generated, the person behind the work becomes part of the evidence.
Fruits You Should Not Eat in Large AmountsThursday, 3 September 2026
Healthy doesn't always mean unlimited. Large portions can change how some fruits affect the body.
When Did Music Become Cheap?Thursday, 3 September 2026
The way we experience music can change how much we value it.
Pope Saint Gregory’s AdviceThursday, 3 September 2026
Old wisdom can still challenge the way we lead, guide, and care for others.
Choose the Courage to Change • Fri.09.04.26Thursday, 3 September 2026
Sometimes the hardest direction to take is the one that leads us away from ourselves.
The Last Days of Yamashita in the PhilippinesWednesday, 2 September 2026
The war in the Philippines, from the return of American forces to the Japanese surrender in Ifugao.
Coconut Fruit Is Zero WasteWednesday, 2 September 2026
A familiar tropical fruit has more uses than most people realize, from its refreshing inside to its tough outer layers.
Trust God With Our Failures • Thu.09.03.26Wednesday, 2 September 2026
What went wrong does not have to decide what comes next.
Season of CreationTuesday, 1 September 2026
A month of reflection on the living world around us.
Love Does No HarmTuesday, 1 September 2026
Love becomes real when we choose the good of others, avoid causing harm, and turn love into concrete action.
✉️ When Messages Had HandwritingTuesday, 1 September 2026
A pen, a sheet of paper, and a little patience once shaped how people stayed in touch.
Be Ready to Serve • Wed.09.02.26Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Real care begins when we stop looking only at what is convenient for us.
A-Moo-sing Facts About CowsTuesday, 1 September 2026
Behind the quiet face of a cow is a social, observant animal with more going on than we usually expect.