by admin | Jun 6, 2026 | Footsteps of St. Francis
That others may be loved more than I Learning to need lessA heart that no longer competes One of the deepest forms of poverty is not lacking possessions. It is needing to be loved in order to be at peace. Many of our wounds are not caused by a lack of love, but by our...
by admin | Jun 6, 2026 | Footsteps of St. Francis
The fear of being suspected… One of the hardest things to carry is being suspected of something you did not do. When people question our motives or assume the worst, our instinct is to defend ourselves, explain everything, and try to set the record straight. But...
by admin | Jun 6, 2026 | Footsteps of St. Francis
True Repentance Changed Heart One of the greatest misunderstandings in the spiritual life is believing that repentance is primarily about feeling bad or guilty. Repentance is not the art of condemning yourself. It is the art of no longer living a lie. Every sin begins...
by admin | Jun 6, 2026 | Footsteps of St. Francis
The fear of being wronged … What others do belongs to them Not everything that happens to you deserves a place inside you. People may judge you.Misunderstand you.Reject you.Speak against you.Treat you unfairly. But their actions do not have to become your...
by admin | Jun 6, 2026 | Footsteps of St. Francis
The Courage to Look Foolish When Mockery Loses Its Power There is a reason ridicule wounds so deeply. It does not attack our actions. It attacks our identity. It whispers: “If they laugh at you, you will become small.” “If they reject you, you will...
