Why So Few Lay Saints?

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 28, 2026

Few lay men or women have been formally canonized. Most saints belonged to religious communities.

A 50-Month Journey into Franciscan Poverty

Eunice J. Park March 27, 2026

Eunice Park discusses her 50-month journey into Franciscan poverty

‘I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches’

Leonard Foley, OFM March 26, 2026

Clare’s name means “light.” She is the bright, shining one who reflected God’s love into the world.

Saint Anthony, Teacher

Christopher Heffron March 20, 2026

Saint Anthony helped to put Francis’ vision into motion.

A Life in Dialogue: Listening, Common Ground, and Bad Bunny

Cyprian Consiglio, OSB Cam. February 13, 2026

Enjoy “A Life in Dialogue: Listening, Common Ground, and Bad Bunny”

Still a Leper?

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 6, 2026

In Matthew 26:6-13 and Mark 14:3-9, we read that Jesus was eating at the home of “Simon the leper” when Jesus was anointed with costly perfumed oil. Did Jesus heal Simon of his leprosy?

The Face of God

Roch Niemier, OFM January 31, 2026

In the Incarnation, God revealed to us who God is. The Incarnation showed us the face of God.

Gaze on Jesus

Bruce Epperly January 26, 2026

Reflect Clare of Assisi counseled Agnes of Prague to “gaze” on Jesus. In looking to Jesus, we deepen our relationship to God and form our

woman boldly wearing flowers in her hair

Strong Women, Bold Ideas

Patricia Breen McNeil January 4, 2026

There is no one way to be a woman of vibrant faith. St. Clare is one among many reminders that female saints are strong women with ideas on what it means to radically follow Jesus.