Minute Meditations

a silhouette of a wolf during a sunrise

All Creatures Great and Small

Throughout this canticle, we have seen how Francis saw God’s goodness, radiance and beauty in all creatures.
Read More →

Setting Aside Our Differences

The journey through Advent brings us to the Christmas celebration of God’s intimate presence in human existence.
Read More →

The Quiet Joy of Advent

The work we do (and the joy it can bring) emerges from a commitment to bringing the gift of God’s love to those we meet.
Read More →

The Heart Longs for God

Spiritual desire is the longing of the heart for relationship with God that brings happiness and peace. Francis of Assisi was a passionate person, a dreamer, a lover and a person of desire. When he felt his desire filled in ...
Read More →

The Spirit Brings All into Christ

Franciscan evangelical life strives to live in this mystery more deeply through a life of unceasing prayer.
Read More →

Peace Is the Fruit of Love

The life of Christ is the life of all life––the peace of creation, the justice of humanity and the unity of humankind.
Read More →

Become a Friend of Christ

As one enters more closely into relationship with God by entering more deeply into relationship with Christ, one becomes a friend of Christ.
Read More →

Sign Up for Our Daily Newsletter

Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray.