Franciscan Spirituality

Saint Francis of Assisi

Notes from a Friar: The Humble Heart of Francis

Francis helped resurrect the Christ of the Gospels who showed Francis the way that alone would renew the earth and all life that dwells upon it.

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Notes from a Friar: A Spirit of Gratitude

Faith provides us with powerful reasons to be grateful.
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Notes from a Friar: Sharing Our Charism

As Franciscans, we are all partners in grace, partners for the gospel. And for this, we should be grateful!
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death and life

Notes from a Friar: The Hour of Our Death

No death is solitary, whether a soldier on the battlefield or a poor, abandoned person in an alleyway.
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Fresco of St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi: The Ultimate Disciple

In poverty, Francis of Assisi found the greatest of riches.
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Sisters to Brother Wolf

The lives of three women with a shared desire to provide healing and protection to neglected animals intertwine at the Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary.
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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘Those Who Once Walked with Us’

What’s in a name? Maybe an opportunity!
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