Inspiration
The Crucified God: Love, Lack, and Liberation
Peter Rollins, PhD, Pete unpacks his life project, “pyrotheology,” a provocative theological approach that invites us into an encounter with the mystery, division, and alienation at the heart of reality itself. Pyrotheology’s emphasis on the Crucified God and relationality also makes way in this episode for dialogue about its fascinating overlaps with Franciscan theology.
Franciscan Leadership Today
Sara P. Marks challenges the limits of other leadership models and explores a more collaborative, adaptive approach rooted in Franciscan values like sine proprio—leading without ownership, even of our own ideas. She invites listeners into a conversation about Franciscan leadership ...
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Two Feasts for Saint Joseph?
On March 19, we celebrate Saint Joseph, husband of Mary. On May 1, we celebrate Saint Joseph the Worker. Why are there two feasts for the same saint? The worldwide Church has long honored St. Joseph, and his feast entered ...
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The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton
Daniel P. Horan, PhD, a longtime Thomas Merton scholar, professor, and author of The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton, sits down to discuss how the Franciscan tradition helped shape the journey and spirituality of Thomas Merton, one of the 20th ...
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Commitment to Justice
Committing to justice requires clarity of purpose and a steadfast dedication to fairness and equality. St. Francis advocated for justice by standing up for the marginalized and promoting peace.
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Admitting Gross Historical Injustices
Call it tribalism, but I’ve always cast a skeptical eye on the Dominicans ever since I learned about their role in the Inquisition. Do you have any advice for thinking about historical misdeeds?
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Sister Saints: Clare of Assisi’s Letters to Agnes of Prague
The focus of this special feast day episode is St. Clare of Assisi’s remarkable, poetic letters to another woman of nobility, St. Agnes of Prague.
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