Franciscan Spirituality
Padre Pio and the Madonna
Padre Pio nurtured his love for the Mother of Jesus from the time he was a child. He would go to the church in Pietrelcina to greet and to pray to Our Lady of Graces.
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.
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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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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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The Franciscan Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What do an American civil rights icon of the 1960s and an Italian mystic from the 13th century have in common? More than you might think.
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Notes from a Friar: Holding On to Christmas
This Christmas, I hope you are feeling the deep joy of Jesus’ presence, in spite of so many recent challenges.
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