October 20, 2022

Saint Paul of the Cross

Franciscan Media October 20

Saint Paul of the Cross dedicated his life to the memory of Christ’s passion and death. Known as the Passionists, the Congregation of the Passion that he founded is committed to preaching the good news of Christ crucified, and to

Study of priests shows distrust of bishops, fear of false abuse accusations

OSV News October 20, 2022

A study of U.S. priests released Oct. 19 details clerics' "crisis of trust" toward their bishops as well as fear that if they were falsely accused of abuse, prelates would immediately throw them "under the bus" and not help them

Image and graphic of Friar Peter Tremblay

Followers of St. Francis: Peter Tremblay, OFM Conv

Daniel Imwalle October 20, 2022

Friar Peter Tremblay, OFM Conv, knows firsthand how impactful woodworking can be on one’s faith.

My Favorite Saint

David Dault, PhD October 20, 2022

My walk with this saint has reaffirmed that my imperfect initial attempts at faith and virtue will be rewarded over time if I “keep coming back.”

The Full and Final Word

Richard Rohr, OFM October 20, 2022

The final and full word, therefore, is that the authority of the Bible lies not just in ancient texts but in the living Christ of history: church, community, and our own experience confirming its truth.

Mission

We are Franciscan Media, a sponsored ministry of the Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province. We strive to inspire a loving world that embraces the Franciscan spirit of harmony, joy, and simplicity. May our resources renew your spirit as we share God’s love in the spirit of St. Francis.