Franciscan Spirit

Although Pope Francis’ Jesuit roots are solid, in many ways his words and actions have made him the most Franciscan of popes.

What I thought was a brief walk with this beloved French saint turned into a lifelong journey of love and admiration.

One of the riches of our Catholic faith is our calendar of canonized saints. Here is just a sample of those we remember in the month of October.

It's normal—and healthy, in fact—to ask where God is in a crisis. 

The world is an uncertain place. But as the Gospels tell us over and over: Let not our hearts be troubled. Prayer can be our way out of panic and sadness.

If we are to love as God has loved us, then our lives must involve renunciation so that we can make room for the rest of the creation.