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A Poet’s Approach to the
Canticle of the Creatures
St. Francis was many things. Peacemaker. Mystic. Contemplative. Prophet.
But one of the things we seldom talk about is the fact he was a poet.
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A Midlife Meditation
These five simple questions lead to honest prayer.
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Honoring Mary in Your Garden
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin can be on full display in our backyard oases.
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Life Lessons along the Appalachian Trail
The quiet of the Appalachian woods was a voice he couldn’t resist.
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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!
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Inspiration

Virgin Mary

Scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary

Montage about depression | Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash

Jane de Chantal: A Saint for the Depressed

At Kolbe House, an arrested criminal is seen in this illustration photo. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation March 24, 2021, making Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. (CNS photo/Victor Pena, Reuters)

Kolbe House: The Saving Grace of Prison Inmates

Jesus and women

Jesus’ Extraordinary Treatment of Women

Franciscan friar at the UN

The Justice Lobby: Franciscans International 

Daily

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  • Saint of the Day

Saint Conrad of Parzham

A homeless man with a sign.
  • Minute Meditations

More Acts of Love

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  • Pause+Pray

Peace Walk

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  • Ask a Franciscan

The Stage Between Blessed and Saint?

Features

Bible flavors

Flavors of the Bible

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The Sorrowful Mystery of Racism

Dr. Buffy writes about being a widow

From Widow’s Grief to New Life

social justice prophets

The Social Justice Prophets

Commentary

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I’d Like to Say: It’s Time to Act Like St. Francis 

Illustration of love and hate

I’d Like to Say: We Need to Stop ‘Othering’

creation illustration

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

Peace in a nation divided

Building Peace in a Nation Divided 

Words fall short | Chapel in Sedona, Arizona | dimitar donovski via unsplash

When Words Fall Short

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How to Nurture Your Grandchildren’s Faith

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Media

Profiles & Vocations

Illustration of Richard Rohr

Richard Rohr: Modern-Day Mystic

Father Boniface Ramsey

Father Boniface Ramsey: The Whistleblower

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Kayla McKeon: Trailblazer, Advocate

Podcast

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Eunice Park

A 50-Month Journey into Franciscan Poverty

Voices

Colleen C. Mitchell

Martha and Mary: Jesus Loves Them Both

Mark P. Shea

Why It’s So Hard to Forgive 

Pat McCloskey, OFM

Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God
Featured Issue

'That All May Be One'

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Feature

Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

Franciscan Spirituality

That All May Be One 

Inspiration

Encounter Jesus the Healer 

Commentary

Celebrating Hispanic Culture 

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Daily

  • Saint of the Day
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Saint Conrad of Parzham

  • Minute Meditations
A homeless man with a sign.

More Acts of Love

  • Pause+Pray
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Peace Walk

  • Ask a Franciscan
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The Stage Between Blessed and Saint?