Inspiration
Loving Creation, Loving God
When we allow ourselves to be as open as a child in our relationship with creation, we are one step closer to bringing about the kingdom of God.
Lessons from the Road
Hanging in our house is a large corkboard map of the United States. On the board are various pins placed on locations across the country, each one marking a place to which we have traveled.
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St. Francis and Lady Poverty
Reflecting on how Francis and the brothers honored Lady Poverty has helped me to see how they lived their walking in the footsteps of Christ.
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Meeting Sultan Malik al-Kamil: St. Francis in a Foreign Land
The deep friendship and rich dialogue between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kamil centuries ago can inform interfaith dialogue in our own times.
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Richard Rohr: Modern-Day Mystic
His is a Franciscan legacy—one marked by love, laughter, peace, justice, and inclusivity. Three authors reflect on Father Richard Rohr’s impact on them and spiritual seekers everywhere.
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Hope in the Fight against Human Trafficking
Millions of people worldwide experience human trafficking. Members of the Alliance to End Human Trafficking, an organization founded by Catholic sisters, discuss their ongoing work and advocacy for survivors.
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Humility: The Twin of Poverty
In his simple wisdom, Francis saw poverty and humility as twins. We are absolutely dependent on God for all things: that is humility.
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