Norbert (1080-1134) had an early life similar in many ways to that of Francis: born to wealth and privilege, a youth spent in pursuit of worldly advantage, and a profound interior conversion. The third son of a noble German family, Norbert had great opportunities from an early age.
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to […]
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven … Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Mt […]
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you” (Jn 14:27). Our Lord addressed […]
If anyone, Catholic or otherwise, knows one aspect of Saint Francis of Assisi’s life, that aspect is probably his association with nature. Countless artworks show […]
The first of the Beatitudes blesses “the poor in spirit” (Mt 5:3) or simply “you poor” (Lk 6:20). This blessing, so contrary to natural human […]
“And in this I want to know if you love the Lord and love me as his servant and yours, if you will do this, […]
The first of the Beatitudes blesses “the poor in spirit” (Mt 5:3) or simply “you poor” (Lk 6:20). This blessing, so contrary to natural human […]
“If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life […]
