Franciscan Spirit
Our Disposable Culture
This month is a time for Americans to celebrate both food and family in our land of plenty. But what happens when plenty becomes too much, when surplus turns into waste?
Surrounded by Saints
Outside in my garden is a statue of Saint Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment.
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When Will the World End?
One of the most common questions people have about the end of the world is, simply, “What will happen in the future?”
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The Legacy of the Franciscans
There have been several Franciscan popes in history, most recently Pope Clement XIV (1769–1774).
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Reflecting on Death with Francis of Assisi
Around the world in October, we Franciscans celebrate the Feast of St. Francis (October 4).
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Mother Teresa: A True Saint
In his autobiographical The Seven Storey Mountain, Thomas Merton remembers a conversation with poet Robert Lax.
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Bernard of Quintavalle: First Companion of Saint Francis
Bernard, one of the wealthiest young men of Assisi, became intrigued by reports about one of his peers—Francesco di Bernardone—who had recently aroused ridicule by his ostentatious embrace of poverty.
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