God’s Wisdom and Grace
Jovian Weigel, OFM
October 7, 2024
The Spirit of God’s love lives in us. Our lives are holy and secure in Christ.
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Assisi Nights
Stephen Copeland
October 6, 2024
I thought my pilgrimage to Assisi would be aimed toward solitude, silence, and stillness. But I was surprised to find that the healing and peace I found came through people and conversations
My Deepest Way of Praying
Murray Bodo, OFM, and Susan Saint Sing
October 6, 2024
As I look back over the decades since my stay in Assisi, I try to give my moments to the people and the animals in my life now.
Holy Simplicity
Melanie Rigney
October 5, 2024
Maybe Francis had the better way to follow—to do as God desires, with course corrections along the way, rather than sitting and fretting over what God really means.
Water Is My Refuge
Murray Bodo, OFM, and Susan Saint Sing
October 5, 2024
Healing is ultimately a journey of interacting with water as a comforter, teacher, counselor, friend, or—as St. Francis named her—sister.
The Timelessness of St. Francis
Daniel Imwalle
October 4, 2024
With the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, we as a Church—and beyond—take a moment to recognize the world-shaking faith and example of this holy man.
Vision of the Crucified Christ
Greg Friedman, OFM
October 4, 2024
The two questions from the prayer of Francis overheard by Brother Leo are, I believe, one of the simplest ways to approach God. We open
Transitus: St. Francis Embraces Sister Death
Murray Bodo, OFM
October 3, 2024
On October 3, 1226, Francis of Assisi died. Franciscans worldwide observe this day as the Transitus: his journey from this life to the next.
We Are Living Canticles
Christopher Heffron
October 3, 2024
We are living Canticles of God. St. Francis understood that better than anyone.
Holy Poverty
Murray Bodo, OFM, and Susan Saint Sing
October 3, 2024
His friends ask him, “Are you thinking of marrying someone?” But Francis answers them figuratively.