September 10, 2025

A hunter's moon rises behind a statue of St. Francis of Assisi on the grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin.

Franciscans celebrate 800th anniversary of “The Canticle of the Creatures”

Eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi composed a poem that remains familiar today, inspiring hymns, art and the titles of two of the late Pope Francis’ teaching documents on integral ecology.

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couple people with head lights shining into the darkness

Finding Light in the Dark

It’s a tad ironic how easy it is to be grateful for the positive, joyful moments in life, and yet our faith calls us to be thankful for everything—even the most difficult situations. Yes, even in the death of a ...
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man kneeling before a cross

St. Francis and the Cross

Francis always mentioned humility in the same breath with poverty.
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What about Limbo?

Question about limbo: Are souls in a state of eternal happiness outside heaven or do they go to hell forever? I pray for my granddaughter’s soul.
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