Sister Saints: Clare of Assisi’s Letters to Agnes of Prague The focus of this special feast day episode is Saint Clare of Assisi’s remarkable, poetic letters to another woman of nobility, Saint Agnes of Prague. Click HereWhat Is the Secular Franciscan Order?Is there still a Secular Franciscan Order? Are they the same group that used to be called the Third Order of St. Francis? Click HereThe Piazza: Franciscan Encounter in a Disconnected AgeIn a time of division, how does the Franciscan way help us to uncover our unity?Click HereSt. Francis of Assisi: Lover of the EucharistOf the Eucharist, St. Francis said, “It is the Most High himself who has told us, ‘This is my Body and Blood of the new covenant and He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting.'” Click HereNuns Against Gun ViolenceAnother mass shooting, another spate of thoughts and prayers. A group of sisters and their supporters are working to reignite a sense of urgency in the face of America’s gun violence epidemic. Click HereThe Upper Room Crisis HotlineShe’s talked to murderers, abusers, and even those wrestling with the occult. Sister Mary Frances Seeley and volunteers answer all calls with a message of God’s unconditional love and prayerful support. Click HereFrom all of us at Franciscan Media—thank you. You have been part of our story, and we hold you in our prayers with deep gratitude and peace.The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe have made the difficult decision to conclude the operations of Franciscan Media by the end of 2025. Our daily features, including Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause+Pray—as well as our popular newsletter—will continue!Learn More Inspiration Blessing of Animals Our Saints, Ourselves Franciscans at the Border Healing with Our Indigenous Brothers and Sisters Saint Teresa of Avila: Mystic and Multitasker The Justice Lobby: Franciscans International Daily Saint of the Day Saint Bartholomew Minute Meditations Solidarity Is Our Goal Pause+Pray Prayer for Heavy Hearts Ask a Franciscan St. Francis and the Eucharist Features Mary, Queen of Heaven St. Francis and the Taming of the Wolf Confronting Teen Suicide The Social Justice Prophets Commentary Confronting Stereotypes ‘Speak Out for Those Who Cannot Speak’ I’d Like to Say: We Need to Stop ‘Othering’ I’d Like to Say: St. Francis Reminds Us of Our Place in Creation Listen to the latest episode of our Franciscan Spirit podcast! Media Profiles & Vocations Becoming a Friar Followers of St. Francis: Dedicated to Dignity Sporting His Faith: An Interview with Tony Reali Convert to Cardinal: The Journey of Wilton D. Gregory Podcast Episode 40 Joanne Schatzlein, OSF Sister Saints: Clare of Assisi’s Letters to Agnes of Prague Episode 33 Greg Friedman, OFM A Poet’s Approach to the Canticle of the Creatures Episode 26 Michael Calabria, OFM The Sultan and St. Francis Voices Dr. Ansel Augustine The Gift of Diversity: Celebrating the Spiritual Gifts of Black Catholics Margaret Carney, OSF St. Clare: Light of Assisi Featured Issue Discovering Joy Feature St. Francis Builds: Transforming Lives through Faith and Construction Feature Autumn’s Mini Holy Season Feature Finding True Joy See Featured Issue See Past Issues Daily Saint of the Day Saint Bartholomew Minute Meditations Solidarity Is Our Goal Pause+Pray Prayer for Heavy Hearts Ask a Franciscan St. Francis and the Eucharist
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