Franciscan Spirit

Radical Saints: Josephine Bakhita

Melanie Rigney July 9, 2020

Born about 1869 in Sudan | Died February 8, 1947, in Italy
Canonized October 1, 2000 | Feast Day: February 8

Josephine’s Radical Gift

Slave traders took away her name and her family. She was kidnapped, beaten, and scarred. And yet, when asked what she would say to her persecutors if she met them again, Josephine said she would thank them, because without them she would not have discovered her faith and her vocation.

Josephine’s World

Radical Saints: Maria Faustina Kowalska

Melanie Rigney July 9, 2020

Born August 25, 1905, in Poland | Died October 5, 1938, in Poland Canonized April 30, 2000 | Feast Day: October 5 Faustina’s Radical Gift It’s human nature to desire to be well liked and understood. Many of those around ...

White Savior: A Look at Race and Religion

Christopher Heffron July 6, 2020

Though keeping ourselves informed on the racial divide is important, sometimes we can find information and inspiration along the pop-culture landscape.

Vision for a New Community

Patrick Carolan July 4, 2020

On July 5, 1852, Fredrick Douglas, in addressing an anti-slavery conference in New York, said: “At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. O! had I the ability, and could I reach the nation’s ear, I ...