A Poet’s Approach to the Canticle of the Creatures
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 17, 2026
St. Francis’ poem “Canticle of the Creatures” contains rich theology and story but what about its beauty as a poem?
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Greg Friedman, OFM
Greg Friedman, OFM, is a Franciscan communicator working to promote the mission of the friars in the Holy Land
God’s Love Is Boundless
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 22, 2026
The answer God promises to give to you or me will be unique to each of us.
Communion Call
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 25, 2025
Stand in the winter’s cold Where the warmth of animals surrounds the mother’s love.
Advent with the Saints: Francis of Assisi
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 24, 2025
St. Francis left his prosperous life in Assisi and descended to the marshes to serve the lepers.
Advent with the Saints: Maria Faustina Kowalska
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 23, 2025
The Bible is full of great love stories and love songs.
Advent with the Saints: Elizabeth
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 22, 2025
Elizabeth must have had a pretty good press agent. Her story gets three days’ worth of exposure in the run-up to Christmas!
Advent with the Saints: Ruth
Greg Friedman, OFM
December 21, 2025
A Scripture scholar once commented that the genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel is one of the least-appreciated parts of the Bible.