Saint Francis Novena | Day Eight: Creation
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 2, 2023
Thomas of Celano wrote that Francis made of all creation a ladder by which to ascend to the Creator.
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Pat McCloskey, OFM, is the Franciscan advisor for St. Anthony Messenger and the writer of its "Ask a Franciscan" column.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Seven: Mary
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 1, 2023
Francis of Assisi had a great devotion to Mary because he saw in her the model disciple.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Six: Peace
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 30, 2023
One of life’s ironies is that we are very slow to claim credit for the only thing for which we are fully responsible: our sins.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Five: Spirit-Filled
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 29, 2023
The Holy Spirit must empty us of whatever is opposed to God in order to fill us with the grace to live up to our God-given dignity.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Four: Humility
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 28, 2023
Living honestly before God always carries over into living honestly with other people and in one’s own eyes.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Three: Freedom
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 27, 2023
Everyone wants greater freedom, right? But what kind of freedom: to dominate and impose one’s will?
Saint Francis Novena | Day Two: Forgiveness
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 26, 2023
Saint Francis was very attentive to the needs of the world around him, including what his native city required.