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Father Sean O. Sheridan

St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi, a Spiritual Father

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In 2013, following the unanticipated resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, SJ, to serve as supreme pontiff. When it became apparent that Bergoglio had received the number of votes necessary to be elected, Brazilian Cardinal Cláudio Hummes comforted Bergoglio and told him not to forget the poor. Read More
Advent

Remembering Our Story at Christmas

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During the Advent season, I often think of past Christmas celebrations and the traditions with which I grew up as a young child anticipating the coming of Christmas. It seems that especially this year I have been thinking of those happy memories, maybe to replace more recent recollections from years when our celebration of Christmas Read More
St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis for Today

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Last year, I was blessed to accompany a group of pilgrims traveling to the holy sites in Italy, especially to places associated with the life of St. Francis of Assisi. The pilgrims came from various locations and backgrounds. Their knowledge of Francis and his spirituality varied quite a bit. Some people had rather limited knowledge Read More