The Franciscan Way

Franciscan Media October 17, 2022

Who we are The Franciscan Way His name was Francis… He used to praise God the Artist in every one of God’s works. Whatever joy

Saint Carlo Acutis

Franciscan Media October 14

Carlo Acutis was a self-taught computer whiz, defender of bullied students, soccer enthusiast, and deeply devoted to the Eucharist—all this in a life cut short by leukemia at the age of 15.

Saint Theodora Guérin was born in France but came to Vincennes, Indiana, at the invitation of the bishop. Eventually she established a new foundation of her community in the United States, but only after suffering many hardships.

Saint Jerome

Franciscan Media September 30

Known mostly for his translation of the Scriptures into Latin, Saint Jerome was also an inspiring writer of letters and commentaries. He was said to have had a bad temper, yet he was a man of prayer and penance. A combination of conflicting qualities, Saint Jerome stands out as one of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church.

Cry Freedom: Harriet Tubman & Frederick Douglass

Christopher Heffron September 24, 2022

American Experience on PBS offers documentaries on two American luminaries.

Our Lady of Sorrows

Franciscan Media September 15

The principal biblical references to Our Lady of Sorrows are Simeon’s prediction about a sword piercing Mary’s soul, and Jesus’ words from the cross to Mary and to the beloved disciple. The two passages are brought together as prediction and fulfillment.

Pope urges scientists to work for peace, protect the planet

OSV News September 13, 2022

The Catholic Church “embraces and encourages a passion for scientific research as an expression of love for the truth and for knowledge about the world,” Pope Francis told members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.

Mychal Judge, OFM: Hero on 9/11

Jack Wintz, OFM September 9, 2022

We could all learn from Father Mychal Judge’s unconditional and inclusive kind of love—his accepting of others as they are.

Michigan Ukrainian Catholic school welcomes nearly 100 war refugees

OSV News September 2, 2022

This fall, approximately 100 students from war-torn Ukraine will join Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic School, which in a normal year has an enrollment of about 200 students.

Parishioners reclaim Ojibwe language through hymn translation

OSV News August 31, 2022

Holding a wooden flute, Larry Martin stood during a recent Mass and welcomed the congregation to join the responsorial psalm. He began: “Aw ge-chi-twaaa-wen-daa-go-zid, Gi-gi-zhe-ma-ni-doo-mi-nann.” The language was Ojibwe, and the words translated to “Our God is one who is glorious,” taken from Psalm 19.