Franciscan Media: Adopting a Contemplative Mantra
“God has no rivals, and therefore as a child of God, neither do I,” the monk taught. I was on retreat attending a class at Saint Meinrad...
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STEPHEN COPELAND
AUTHOR & STORYTELLER
Franciscan Media: Our Return to Holy Saturday
Now that Lent has long passed, and Easter celebrations have ended, we return to Holy Saturday, the space in which most of our mental,...
Franciscan Media: Fullness and Emptiness, Union and Zen
One of the core concepts that draws me to Christianity and inspires my spiritual walk today is its integration of both fullness and...
Franciscan Media: The Most Contemplative Movie I've Ever Seen
Most movies pull the viewer in through chaos, madness, or emotion. Basic storytelling says that there needs to be an emotional hook—an...
Franciscan Media: A Doer's Prayer
This time of year, for many, can be an overwhelming confrontation with all that there is to do. The holidays fade away. The decorations...
Poem: Man of Many Thoughts and Dreams
To the man whose mind fires up each day like a jet-plane engine, power and chaos pulsating through the body, always daring to lift off --...
Franciscan Media: Transformative Waiting
It isn’t difficult for me to identify with the theme of waiting throughout the Advent season. I am someone who is always longing for...
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