Praying, Living, & Loving the Franciscan Way
by Sr. Adele Thibaudeau, OSF
Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi had an opportunity to hear the presentation that Sister Diana and her Buddhist friend will present in October at the Parliament of World Religions in Salt Lake City, Utah. The two women spoke from their religious perspectives and offered ways to pray for loving- kindness in our own hearts. We pray with the hope and trust this love will extend out to heal the whole world. The audience was asked to offer suggestions and ideas. It was pointed out that all major religions support loving- kindness and ways to pray it. One example was from Pope Francis in his announcement for the Year of Mercy to begin In February, 2016. He asked us to offer mercy to friends, family, and neighbors as well as enemies. This is the spirit of offering God’s loving kindness, challenging our own hearts to be as open, generous and non-judgmental as the heart of God. Those who practice this manner of prayer find that they themselves gradually become transformed, less quick to judge and more compassionate.
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