Franciscan Spirituality
Notes from a Friar: God’s Love Is Always
In reviewing my life, I saw that God was with me every step.
Notes from a Friar: Life Everlasting
I see heaven as one infinitely loving gathering of God’s people…one that will never end.
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Saint Francis and Prayer
Francis was as much subject to self-doubt as any of us. His motives were purified in prayer; his ego became right-sized there.
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Franciscan Inspirations: An Important Question for Fathers
I came across a beautiful observation about dads and wanted to share it with you. “The warmest scarf a man can wear is the arm of his little boy or girl around his neck.” It is so true.
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A Revelation on Creation
The loss of a live oak leads to a new conception of the seven lively virtues.
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Faith and Family for March 27: Fourth Sunday in Lent
This week we hear the well-known Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, in which the father embraces his son who has returned, much to the dismay of his other son.
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Notes from a Friar: St. Francis’ Prayer before the Crucifix
I have often reflected on this prayer, which—as Franciscan scholars attest—is indeed a prayer composed by St. Francis himself. And each time I pray it, I am more and more convinced that it reveals the authentic heart of St. Francis.
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