Franciscan Spirit

The Real St. Nicholas

John Feister December 10, 2020

To many Christians, St. Nicholas, precursor to Santa Claus, is no quaint figure from the past. Especially to Eastern Catholics and the Orthodox, he is one of the most popular saints, constantly interceding on behalf of his people, even today.

A Look at St. Juan Diego

Susan Hines-Brigger December 9, 2020

Knowing that Mary would choose to appear to an indigenous farmer when she could appear anywhere and to anyone brings to many people a symbol of hope.

Throw Open the Doors to Christ

David Dault, PhD December 7, 2020

At those places in the world where God is active in the ministry of Jesus Christ, the Spirit throws open those doors that all too often we want to close.

Keeping Advent with Some Friends

Greg Friedman, OFM December 5, 2020

The start of the Advent season usually finds me with a “divided spirit.”

The Spiritual Insight of Charlie Brown

Stephen Copeland December 4, 2020

Charlie Brown’s emotional honesty, intellectual curiosity, and overall bravery—amidst unmet expectations, failure, shame, and humiliation—reflects the spiritual path for each of us.

Franciscan Corner

Franciscan Media December 1, 2020

Our neighborhood, once teeming with upwardly mobile immigrants, became one of the nation’s poorest during more recent decades. To their credit, the Franciscans remained here.