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Mary DeTurris Poust

Mary DeTurris Poust

Mary DeTurris Poust is a writer and retreat leader living in New York’s Capital Region. Visit her website at www.NotStrictlySpiritual.com. 

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Statue against tree, ringed by stones.

Sowing seeds for true appreciation of St. Francis

"Sometimes I wonder how I can possibly weave Francis' difficult and often uncomfortable lessons into my exceedingly comfortable existence," writes Mary DeTurris Poust. "How do those of us with warm homes and busy jobs and nice clothes make St. Francis into something more than a decoration or a mascot?"

Inside airplane, people sit in seats.

On life's journey, you may entertain angels

When her travel plans were circumvented, Mary DeTurris Poust found the grace to choose curiosity and openness over frustration and fear. 

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