Franciscan Spirit

At Franciscan Media, we celebrate the saints in our prayers—and share their amazing, faith-filled stories with the next generation!

I hold my newborn son; he holds my gaze. As I carry him in my arms, he carries my heart to a new place. I notice every shift of his eyes, every wince, every movement, and all the thoughts he ...

Much like a stone thrown into water extends ripples far and wide, Clare’s holiness helped spread the vision of Saint Francis.

Whenever Francis struggled with the direction of his mission and vocation, Clare provided him with insight and encouragement.

In her way, Saint Clare reminds us that we should all step away from the hustle and bustle of our lives once in a while.

In her final letter to Saint Agnes of Prague, Clare encouraged her friend to look deeper than the surface level of the mirror.