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Franciscan prayer this lecture is based on ilia delios article, st. General editor for book series, catholicity in an evolving. The journey of prayer for franciscans is the discovery of god at the center of our lives. Ilia delio, franciscan prayer contemplative vision is the vision that says you are good as you are because you are the sacrament of gods love.
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