Before FrancisCorps, the majority of my prayer life was encompassed by individual prayer in my final years of college. I was interacting within a bible study, but still the bulk of my time spent in prayer was individual. The commitment to my faith life was based on my own motivation and wants. When I moved…
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For me, St. Clare has always been harder to put my finger on than St. Francis as we keep going deeper into the heart of the Franciscan charism this year. St. Francis is obviously a well-known and dynamic figure, often stretched in our stories to seem larger than life, so it can be easy for…
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Two unexpected joys that have come from service this year have been feeling like I’m actually part of the team at Joseph’s House, and forming relationships with the mothers and children there. As a volunteer I wasn’t expecting to feel like an actual employee, but the staff welcomed me very well and made me feel…
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Getting the opportunity to be a part of two service sites has been such an amazing gift that surprised me in my year of service. At Francis House, God is present through those I am serving alongside. Everyone there is full of joy and cares so deeply for the residents. As I watch the caregivers…
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Two weekends ago, my community and I got to travel to New York City, which is something we’ve talked about doing basically since we moved in. Since it’s not guaranteed that any of us will live in this state again, it was clear that visiting the city was an essential part of our collective effort…
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