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Franciscan Fanfare: 5 marks of penance of Francis of Assisi: A little more on love of neighbor

On: February 26, 2020

FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, TOR In the last segment of this column, we began by speaking of Francis of Assisi’s prescription for living penance (in other words: ongoing conversion, metanoia).Continue Reading

Franciscan Fanfare: 5 marks of penance from Francis of Assisi — love of God and love of neighbor

By: Fr. Jonathan St. André, T.O.R.

On: February 14, 2020

FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, TOR In the beautiful and diverse expression of the Gospel given to us by the saints, sometimes we’re blessed to draw from them a motto or a phrase thatContinue Reading

Franciscan Fanfare: Living penance in Advent

By: Fr. Jonathan St. André, T.O.R.

On: December 4, 2019

FR. JONATHAN ST. ANDRÉ, T.O.R. The question is often asked, “Is Advent a penitential season (like Lent)?” The answer is a bit tricky. On the negative, the “Code of Canon Law” is clear that it isContinue Reading