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A Poet’s Approach to the
Canticle of the Creatures
St. Francis was many things. Peacemaker. Mystic. Contemplative. Prophet.
But one of the things we seldom talk about is the fact he was a poet.
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A Midlife Meditation
These five simple questions lead to honest prayer.
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Honoring Mary in Your Garden
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin can be on full display in our backyard oases.
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Life Lessons along the Appalachian Trail
The quiet of the Appalachian woods was a voice he couldn’t resist.
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From all of us at Franciscan Media—thank you. You have been part of our story, and we hold you in our prayers with deep gratitude and peace.
The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe have made the difficult decision to conclude the operations of Franciscan Media by the end of 2025. Our daily features, including Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause+Pray—as well as our popular newsletter—will continue!
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Episode 33

Greg Friedman, OFM

A Poet’s Approach to the Canticle of the Creatures
Episode 32

Eunice Park

A 50-Month Journey into Franciscan Poverty
Episode 19

Angela Alaimo O'Donnell, PhD

The Catholic Imagination

Voices

Maureen O'Brien

Column: Let Us Pray
Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare 

Darleen Pryds, PhD

April 2025 Cover Story
Living ‘The Canticle of the Creatures’ 

Murray Bodo, OFM

Franciscan Spirit
St. Francis of Assisi: Preacher, Poet
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'That All May Be One'

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Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

Franciscan Spirituality

That All May Be One 

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Encounter Jesus the Healer 

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Celebrating Hispanic Culture 

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Anger at the Church