Category Archives: Guest Blog

Why You Should “Give Up” Healthy Foods for Lent?

written by Ed McNally, Executive Director With the sacred season of lent upon us, many Christians will be thinking of ways to make this time of prayer and self denial meaningful and spiritually enriching. One suggestion we have at the … Continue reading

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Students Give Time & Receive Huge Life Lessons

Last week a group of students from the Civic Leadership Institute came to the Franciscan Center to do a summer time day of service. Each had the opportunity to work in direct contact with the community that utilizes the programs here at … Continue reading

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Sacred Meals: When Food Means Liberation and Redemption

by: Ed McNally, Executive Director, Franciscan Center   “This is how you are to eat it: with your loins girt, sandals on your feet and your staff in hand, you shall eat like those who are in flight. It is the … Continue reading

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