Franciscan Spirituality
Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God
Perhaps no follower of Jesus ever appreciated Lent more than Francis of Assisi did.
The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’
St. Francis embraced all journeys of life—and even his own death—with a willing heart.
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St. Francis and the Gift of Love
The Franciscan way encourages us to be present to love—right here, right now.
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How Much Is Enough?
Franciscan spirituality is characterized by a dependence on God, humility, poverty, and simplicity. In a time of insecurity, how can we cultivate the faith that God will provide?
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Far More Than What St. Francis Expected
The crèche may be the most popular Christian devotional practice and example of inculturation (situating Jesus in every culture).
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Francis: A Natural Spiritual Genius
If our only goal is to love, there is no such thing as failure. Francis succeeded in living in this single-hearted way and thus turned all failure on its head. He even turned failure into success. This intense eagerness to ...
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Transitus: St. Francis Embraces Sister Death
On October 3, 1226, Francis of Assisi died. Franciscans worldwide observe this day as the Transitus: his journey from this life to the next.
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