Inspiration

Saint Francis Novena | Day One: Conversion

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 25, 2023

Francis was one of most free people who has ever lived—internally free, that is.

Becoming Radically Open

Casey Cole, OFM September 22, 2023

If I’ve learned anything as a friar, it is that being a Christian means leaving behind everything and being totally fine with accepting whatever God gives me—big or small, happy or painful.

9/11: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Franciscan Media September 11, 2023

Three writers reflect on the anniversary of 9/11.

Notes from a Friar: The Core Teachings of St. Francis

Murray Bodo, OFM September 3, 2023

The bedrock of St. Francis' theology is the foundation under which his friar-brothers walk today.

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Saints of September

Franciscan Media September 1, 2023

Here are a handful of saints we celebrate in the month of September.

Reflect “Let Us make man in our image, according to Our Likeness” (Gen 1:26). Sadly, we do not always see each other in this way. Racism is a reminder of our brokenness. Let us pray for the eyes to see ...