Saint Francis, Pope Francis: A Common Vision Clergy Stole Can Catholic parishes become communities

Can Catholic parishes become communities of missionary disciples that bear lasting fruit

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Author: Kerry Lee MacLean

Saint Francis, Pope Francis: A Common Vision Clergy Stole Can Catholic parishes become communitiesSt. Francis lived a life of dedication to the Gospel. In choosing this great saint as patron, Pope Francis signaled early on that his papacy would reflect a profound embrace of that same Gospel. Gina Loehr, with Al Giambrone, examines five Gospel values important to both men: humility, charity, church, peace, and joy. For each value, there is a chapter containing a Scripture reflection, examples from the lives of St. Francis and Pope Francis, relevant