The Assisi Project
@assisiproject.com
A Fellowship of Franciscans in Spirit
Live the Gospel. Share God's Love. Rebuild the Church.
Maine - Massachusetts - Assisi
assisiproject.com
Live the Gospel. Share God's Love. Rebuild the Church.
Maine - Massachusetts - Assisi
assisiproject.com
"Everywhere in the world, there are those who choose justice even at great cost, those who put peace before their fears, and those who serve the poor instead of themselves. Hope then sprouts, and it makes sense to celebrate despite everything." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas #ShareGodsLove #Hope
December 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"Everywhere in the world, there are those who choose justice even at great cost, those who put peace before their fears, and those who serve the poor instead of themselves. Hope then sprouts, and it makes sense to celebrate despite everything." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas #ShareGodsLove #Hope
"Nothing is born from the display of force, and everything is reborn from the silent power of life welcomed." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas
December 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"Nothing is born from the display of force, and everything is reborn from the silent power of life welcomed." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas
"This is the way of mission: a path toward others." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas
December 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
"This is the way of mission: a path toward others." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas
"Though he will grow and one day learn the language of his people, for now he speaks only through his simple, fragile presence." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas #RememberThePoor
December 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"Though he will grow and one day learn the language of his people, for now he speaks only through his simple, fragile presence." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas #RememberThePoor
"Even a stable can become more sacred than a temple." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"Even a stable can become more sacred than a temple." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas
"While humanity seeks to become 'god' in order to dominate others, God chooses to become human in order to free us from every form of slavery." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas www.ncronline.org/vatican/turn...
To turn away others is to turn away God, pope says on Christmas Eve
If people refuse to make room for others -- like the poor, children and the stranger -- then they also refuse to make room for God, Pope Leo XIV said as he celebrated the birth of Jesus.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
"While humanity seeks to become 'god' in order to dominate others, God chooses to become human in order to free us from every form of slavery." #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas www.ncronline.org/vatican/turn...
Unto us a poor child is born. #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Unto us a poor child is born. #MerryChristmas
"It’s not time to grow weary in working for good." #PrayForAmerica #ResistTyranny www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We’re pastors. The fight against Maga Christianity starts locally | Doug Pagitt and Lori Walke
Trump’s movement has used the Christian faith to fuel oppression. Here’s how we are standing against it
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December 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"It’s not time to grow weary in working for good." #PrayForAmerica #ResistTyranny www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"In the face of the suffering of the poor, he sends one who is defenseless to be the strength to rise again. Before violence and oppression, he kindles a gentle light that illumines with salvation all the children of this world.” #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Pope Leo: Announce the joy of Christmas, a feast of faith, charity, and hope - Vatican News
During the Christmas Mass during the Night on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV encourages us to announce
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December 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
"In the face of the suffering of the poor, he sends one who is defenseless to be the strength to rise again. Before violence and oppression, he kindles a gentle light that illumines with salvation all the children of this world.” #PopeLeoXIV #MerryChristmas www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
"The woods rang with voices. The rocks echoed a festive chorus. The brothers sang praises to the Lord. The whole night seemed to leap with joy. Then the saint of God stood before the manger. His spirit trembled with love and compassion beyond words." #Celano #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #MerryChristmas.
December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"The woods rang with voices. The rocks echoed a festive chorus. The brothers sang praises to the Lord. The whole night seemed to leap with joy. Then the saint of God stood before the manger. His spirit trembled with love and compassion beyond words." #Celano #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #MerryChristmas.
"God is -- let us say it with tears -- good for us. He loves us. He seeks us out. He thinks of us. He knows us. He touches our hearts and he waits for us." #PopeFrancis #MerryChristmas
December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"God is -- let us say it with tears -- good for us. He loves us. He seeks us out. He thinks of us. He knows us. He touches our hearts and he waits for us." #PopeFrancis #MerryChristmas
In one of our favorite podcasts, Brother Patrick shares the classic story of #SaintFrancisOfAssisi and the first nativity scene. #MerryChristmas #AssisiProjectPodcast assisiproject.com/2023/12/15/o...
ONE NIGHT IN GRECCIO
SAINT FRANCIS AND THE FIRST NATIVITY SCENE Presented by Brother Patrick This Christmas, believers around the world celebrate the 800th anniversary of the first Nativity scene. Pope Francis writes: …
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December 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
In one of our favorite podcasts, Brother Patrick shares the classic story of #SaintFrancisOfAssisi and the first nativity scene. #MerryChristmas #AssisiProjectPodcast assisiproject.com/2023/12/15/o...
"It truly is the sign that reveals God’s face, a face of compassion and mercy, whose might is shown always and only in love. He makes himself close, tender, and compassionate. This is God’s way: closeness, compassion, tenderness (2023)." #PopeFrancis #Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"It truly is the sign that reveals God’s face, a face of compassion and mercy, whose might is shown always and only in love. He makes himself close, tender, and compassionate. This is God’s way: closeness, compassion, tenderness (2023)." #PopeFrancis #Christmas
“I never saw him again, I never spoke to him or heard his voice again. It’s something terrible they did to us." #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Woman deported before she could see dying husband in ICE custody: ‘I never saw him again’
Francisco Gaspar-Andrés died in El Paso hospital after being detained at Fort Bliss – his wife was deported to Guatemala without a chance to see him
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December 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
“I never saw him again, I never spoke to him or heard his voice again. It’s something terrible they did to us." #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"The day of joy drew near, a time of great rejoicing...And when Blessed Francis arrived and found all things prepared, he was filled with gladness." #Celano #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #LiveTheGospel #Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
"The day of joy drew near, a time of great rejoicing...And when Blessed Francis arrived and found all things prepared, he was filled with gladness." #Celano #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #LiveTheGospel #Christmas
"Today Isaiah would ask why we continue spending billions of dollars for weapons and tax cuts while cutting aid to the hungry, the sick, the unemployed, and victims of wars and climate disasters." #PrayForAmerica #Christmas www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
In Advent, Isaiah has a political message for us
The prophet would ask why we continue spending billions of dollars for weapons and tax cuts while cutting aid to the hungry, the sick, the unemployed, and victims of wars and climate disasters.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Today Isaiah would ask why we continue spending billions of dollars for weapons and tax cuts while cutting aid to the hungry, the sick, the unemployed, and victims of wars and climate disasters." #PrayForAmerica #Christmas www.ncronline.org/opinion/gues...
In our newest podcast, Brother Patrick reflects on the life, death, and rising of Saint Lazarus of Bethany, a universal patron for all people! Now more than ever, let's pray together! #SaintsForAllSeasons #AssisiProjectPodcast #LazarusOfBethany assisiproject.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
In our newest podcast, Brother Patrick reflects on the life, death, and rising of Saint Lazarus of Bethany, a universal patron for all people! Now more than ever, let's pray together! #SaintsForAllSeasons #AssisiProjectPodcast #LazarusOfBethany assisiproject.com
"Remember that there is meaning beyond absurdity. Know that every deed counts, that every word is power." #AbrahamHeschel
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
"Remember that there is meaning beyond absurdity. Know that every deed counts, that every word is power." #AbrahamHeschel
“It’s really sad that we have to do this and that Americans are living in these times." #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘It’s sad we have to do this’: the US citizens carrying passports out of fear
Across the US, people have been carrying their passports amid reports of citizens being detained. Five people explain what living this reality is like
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December 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“It’s really sad that we have to do this and that Americans are living in these times." #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"I wish to recreate the birth of the Babe born in Bethlehem, so that we can see with our own eyes how he did not have even the barest necessities, how he lay in a manger with an ox and an ass." #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #LiveTheGospel #RememberThePoor #Christmas
December 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"I wish to recreate the birth of the Babe born in Bethlehem, so that we can see with our own eyes how he did not have even the barest necessities, how he lay in a manger with an ox and an ass." #SaintFrancisOfAssisi #LiveTheGospel #RememberThePoor #Christmas
"Please, look into your own heart. Remember that we, too, are made in God’s image. Remember that love is stronger than fear." #ThisWeeksMessage #Advent #Christmas ccgronline.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"Please, look into your own heart. Remember that we, too, are made in God’s image. Remember that love is stronger than fear." #ThisWeeksMessage #Advent #Christmas ccgronline.com
"Using Saint John Paul II as a political shield crosses a line that’s sending shockwaves through the faithful and beyond." #PrayForAmerica www.thelettersfromleo.com/p/trump-vanc...
Trump-Vance DOJ Smears John Paul II to Distract from Epstein Scandal
In perhaps its most brazen deflection yet, Donald Trump’s Justice Department is using a photo of Pope John Paul II with Jeffrey Epstein to launder Trump’s own ties to the sex offender.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"Using Saint John Paul II as a political shield crosses a line that’s sending shockwaves through the faithful and beyond." #PrayForAmerica www.thelettersfromleo.com/p/trump-vanc...
"As a living sign of this divine love for humanity, the Church exists to invite and gather all people to the festive banquet that the Lord prepares for us (12-22-25)." #PopeLeoXIV #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove #RebuildMyChurch
December 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"As a living sign of this divine love for humanity, the Church exists to invite and gather all people to the festive banquet that the Lord prepares for us (12-22-25)." #PopeLeoXIV #LiveTheGospel #ShareGodsLove #RebuildMyChurch
"Every person can discover their identity as a beloved child, a brother or sister to their neighbor, and a new creation in Christ. Transformed by this discovery, they become witnesses to truth, justice, and peace (12-21-25)." #PopeLeoXIV #RebuildMyChurch
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Every person can discover their identity as a beloved child, a brother or sister to their neighbor, and a new creation in Christ. Transformed by this discovery, they become witnesses to truth, justice, and peace (12-21-25)." #PopeLeoXIV #RebuildMyChurch
“Imam Fouad’s death is not an isolated tragedy, it is the predictable outcome of a violent detention system that continues to cage people for profit and punishment." #PrayForAmerica religionnews.com/2025/12/21/e...
Eritrean imam dies in ICE custody as detainee deaths hit 20-year high
(RNS) — Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir is one of four people who died in immigration detention over a four-day period this month, raising alarm among advocates about deteriorating conditions at immigration fa...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
“Imam Fouad’s death is not an isolated tragedy, it is the predictable outcome of a violent detention system that continues to cage people for profit and punishment." #PrayForAmerica religionnews.com/2025/12/21/e...