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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights.
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Week 5. Janine
I know this has been said before, but people seem to be so much more willing to demonize or dehumanize online.
Week 5. Patti
In our small town we have an online service between residents. Weather cautions, street closings, yard sales, athletic events are posted.
Encounter for our Common Home
We are excited to announce our participation in Encounter for Our Common Home, a new national campaign for climate solutions. This Spring, join...
Week 4. Janine
Many years ago, I had a friend whom I considered my best friend.
Week 4. Louise
There is one conversation that I have avoided for years, telling my self as time passes that it is too late and not necessary any longer.
Week 4. Jeremiah
Realizing they’re trying to have civil discourse with another who have quite different perspectives With underlying emotions, I have been part of at least 10 zoom calls with Classmates who attended a Franciscan seminary.
Week 4. Nan
Stop the violence
Week 3. Michele
I recall being taught as I grew up that in a democracy like the United States each citizen should vote according to their own individual interests and the results will come out being in the best interests of the most people.
Week 3. Barbara
After working to keep to my Lenten promises I realized the online I am repeatedly trying is to re-humanize.
