Franciscan Media
The Art of the Homily
Discover what makes a truly effective Catholic homily—how great preaching bridges Scripture and the Eucharist.
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The Catholic Church’s Best-Kept Secret
An exploration of the Catholic Church’s social teaching can guide our approach to living out the Gospel.
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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.
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Prayers and Novenas
Enjoy these resources to deepen your prayer life!
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Saint Christopher: Fact or Fiction?
This patron of travelers is beloved for many Catholics. His story, bordering somewhere between legend and legitimacy, is an exercise in service and love.
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The Piazza: Franciscan Encounter in a Disconnected Age
In a time of division, how does the Franciscan way help us to uncover our unity?
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Inspiration

9/11

An Interfaith Prayer for 9/11

Francis and Animals

St. Francis and the Animals

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Mother Teresa: A Saint Who Conquered Darkness

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Parenting Kids with Autism 

Franciscan friar at the UN

The Justice Lobby: Franciscans International 

Daily

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  • Saint of the Day

Saint Rose of Viterbo

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  • Minute Meditations

A Way of Being in the World

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  • Pause+Pray

Make Space for Peace

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  • Ask a Franciscan

God Knows Our Heart Completely

Features

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My Visit to Padre Pio’s Tomb

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Homeboy Industries: Hope Has an Address

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Catholic Extension Society: Stacking Stones on the Margins

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The Social Justice Prophets

Commentary

Sin and rings of a tree

The Structures of Sin 

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‘Speak Out for Those Who Cannot Speak’ 

Five Steps toward Better Communication

Five Steps toward Better Communication

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I’d Like to Say: St. Francis Reminds Us of Our Place in Creation 

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Profiles & Vocations

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Becoming a Friar: My Vocation Journey

Mychal Judge, OFM: Hero on 9/11

Mychal Judge, OFM: Hero on 9/11

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A Renaissance Friar

Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory

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

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Feature

St. Francis Builds: Transforming Lives through Faith and Construction

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Autumn’s Mini Holy Season 

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Finding True Joy 

Inspiration

St. Francis and the Gift of Love 

Inspiration

The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’ 

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  • Saint of the Day
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Saint Rose of Viterbo

  • Minute Meditations
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A Way of Being in the World

  • Pause+Pray
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Make Space for Peace

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God Knows Our Heart Completely