Franciscan Spirit

My walk became a priority for me for several reasons. It was foremost an opportunity to honor men and women who had lived their lives with great immediacy.

As we strive to respect God’s earth, let us love the natural world as they did.

For many people the most famous thing about St. Anthony of Padua is his reputation as a wonder-worker.

Travel is one of the best avenues for exploring and deepening your spirituality, whether you’re going overseas or just down the road.

Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian peasant and devout Catholic, was executed for refusing to serve in Hitler’s army.

Teaching the course is by no means easy, but there is something familiar about it that reassures me that I’m doing is what I’m supposed to be doing.