Franciscan Spirituality
An Armchair Pilgrimage to Assisi
Spending time in Assisi—if only in our minds—can bring us closer to Saints Francis and Clare.
My Parents, the Secular Franciscans
Here is a story close to my heart about two Secular Franciscans. When I was about 10 years old, my mother and father, devout Catholics who sought a deeper and more intimate spiritual experience than just their parish life, began ...
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Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God
Perhaps no follower of Jesus ever appreciated Lent more than Francis of Assisi did.
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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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