Peace Prayer'S ARCHIVE

• Letting Go as St. Francis Taught Us

  
  

  • By Franciscan Mission Service
  • On March 13, 2016

  Editor’s Note: In the well known Franciscan Peace Prayer, each line contains an invitation to let go of a particular stumbling block in order to receive the grace offered in its absence.  For Franciscans and […]

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• The Little Things: The Power of Shared Experience

  
  

  • By Maria Beben
  • On February 3, 2016

  Editor’s Note: In the conclusion of “The Little Things” series, communications associate Maria Beben reflects on the communal nature of the human person and the power behind this shared experience of humanity. Recently, the phrase “Make me a […]

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• “To be consoled as to console” – Leonel and his father

  
  

  • By Franciscan Mission Service
  • On March 19, 2012

  The students of the rural Unidad Académica Campesina – Carmen Pampa overcome many obstacles to receive a college education in Bolivia.  The indigenous Quechua and Aymara peoples have little access to health care or education and survive […]

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• “Let Me Sow Love” – Death and Life in Colombia

  
  

  • By Franciscan Mission Service
  • On February 27, 2012

  As we work our through the Franciscan Peace Prayer today’s petition is, “Where is hatred let me sow love.” May the corresponding story remind us to honor the dignity of all people through simple gestures of compassion even […]

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• Reflect on the Franciscan Peace Prayer with FMS this Lent

  
  

  • By Franciscan Mission Service
  • On February 26, 2012

  Journey with FMS this Lent as we pray and reflect on the famous Franciscan peace prayer. On Mondays and Fridays, we will share mission stories that correspond with the petitions of the prayer. Lord make […]

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