St. Francis and the Cross
Jovian Weigel, OFM
September 10, 2025
Francis always mentioned humility in the same breath with poverty.
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Jovian Weigel, OFM
Jovian Weigel, OFM, was active with the secular Franciscans at local, regional and national levels for more than 30 years. He is the coauthor of Live Like Francis: Reflections on Franciscan Life in the World.
Possessed by the Spirit
Jovian Weigel, OFM
June 1, 2025
The Holy Spirit is not an extra in Christian holiness. Rather the sending of the Spirit is the completing of the entire beautiful plan of God to share his Life with us.
God’s Wisdom and Grace
Jovian Weigel, OFM
October 7, 2024
The Spirit of God’s love lives in us. Our lives are holy and secure in Christ.
Humility: The Twin of Poverty
Jovian Weigel, OFM
January 8, 2024
In his simple wisdom, Francis saw poverty and humility as twins. We are absolutely dependent on God for all things: that is humility.
Beginning Again with St. Francis
Jovian Weigel, OFM
October 6, 2023
Conversion is the ongoing process of learning to live the gospel way of life given to us by Jesus and revealed to us by Francis and Clare.
Psalm 36: Sin Speaks to the Sinner
Jovian Weigel, OFM
August 31, 2023
“Sin directs the heart of the wicked man;
his eyes are closed to the fear of God.” (Psalm 36:2)
Our Relationship with God
Jovian Weigel, OFM
August 30, 2023
Each one of us is embraced with God’s love. This union is not dependent on whether we worship God or even know God exists.