Breaking In The Habit

There Are Things I Can’t Show You

I present a lot about our life as friars, but it is not an open book. Some things just can’t be shared. And that’s a shame, because they’re the best parts.

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The Vote Passed!

Big News for the Franciscans of the United States!

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I’ve Reached My Limit

I’ve done a lot on my own. Now I’m looking for partners.

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The Future of Religious Life

Many see religious life as a dying institution. I see it as an institution in transformation.

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Death Is Always Tragic

No matter the age, there is always something tragic about death

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It’s Time to Stop Believing in “God”

Frankly, I think “God” is a deceptive concept. Why that is… might need some explanation

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My Unexpected Journey With God

Everyone’s journey with God is unique and leads to different places, but I can almost guarantee that it’s not going to lead us to where we thought we were going to end up.

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No Meat On Fridays?

Catholics used to abstain from meat every Friday. The practice may have changed, the spirit is still the same.

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My Biggest Fear

I can’t say that I’m “afraid” of a lot of things, but there is one thing I worry about a lot… And you should too.

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Can God Suffer?

We know that Jesus suffered and died. But did God?

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Mission

The mission of Breaking In The Habit is to evangelize and catechize in the Franciscan spirit in order to promote faith, energize communities, inspire active involvement, and encourage vocations to consecrated life.

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