Franciscan Spirit

We could all learn from Father Mychal Judge's unconditional and inclusive kind of love—his accepting of others as they are.

These Scripture passages can serve as stepping-stones to help guide us toward contemplative union with God.

Membership to the human family is a reality in which our fates are in common because our life is in common. To save one part, we must save all.

St. Francis taught us that the antidote to confusion and paralysis is always a return to simplicity, to what is right in front of us.

What is the greatest commandment? Jesus’ response is one we all know well: “Love God and love your neighbor as yourself.”

We could take a lesson from the rich young man who couldn’t bring himself to let go of his possessions to follow Jesus.