Feast of Francis

Oct 3, 2022

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A three-minute clip recorded a few years ago in Assisi as encouragement for all of us who often find it difficult to pray.

The image above (Francis & the Birds) is the work of artist John August Swanson.

 

3 Comments

  1. Thank you. I found Stillness and Silence through John Main after I was introduced to passage meditation by E. Easwaran, a Hindu whi keft this world in the late 1990s. Easwaran led me to aooo many great spiritual writers including John Main – Stillness and Silence is so effective foor our spiritual life . Great reminder on St. Francis day. Love Lois

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  2. What a joy filled picture and a timely reminder to celebrate St Francis today with a few minutes absorbing the wonder of it all.

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  3. Thank you Father, for a timely reminder that God is wherever we take the time to be with him, to Be Still…
    A time to celebrate St Francis, God’s creation, and the wonder of all that surrounds us.

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