Inspiration
Mary as ‘Mirror of Justice’
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 19, 2026
I pray the rosary and the Litany of Loreto daily for world peace and the end of abortion. What does the litany’s invocation ‘mirror of justice’ mean?
Seven Days with Solanus Casey
Leo Wollenweber, OFM Cap
May 8, 2026
The monastery doorbell rang at two o’clock in the morning. Father Solanus Casey ran down the steps to the door before anyone else was awakened. When he opened the door, a big, burly fellow blurted out, “Where’s that Father Solanus? I want ...
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Lectio Divina: How Sacred Reading Can Transform Our Lives
Guesnerth Josue Perea
May 7, 2026
“Lectio Divina,” which means sacred reading, is one of the most ancient contemplative practices in the Christian tradition, dating back to the Desert Fathers and Mothers.
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Lost & Found: Thank You, St. Anthony of Padua
Franciscan Media
April 30, 2026
The array of wonders attributed to St. Anthony in story and legend is astounding in its variety.
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Why So Few Lay Saints?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 28, 2026
Few lay men or women have been formally canonized. Most saints belonged to religious communities.
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A Poet’s Approach to the Canticle of the Creatures
Greg Friedman, OFM
April 17, 2026
St. Francis' poem “Canticle of the Creatures” contains rich theology and story but what about its beauty as a poem?
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A 50-Month Journey into Franciscan Poverty
Eunice J. Park
March 27, 2026
Eunice Park discusses her 50-month journey into Franciscan poverty
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