Find what you’re looking for
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.
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
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 of God. St. Francis understood that better than anyone.
His friends ask him, “Are you thinking of marrying someone?” But Francis answers them figuratively.
How we choose to commemorate this poignant transition in Francis’ life speaks volumes about our own faith.
Because motherhood requires women to offer so much of their own spirits, it can lead to feeling depleted.
The moment we surrender to the truth that God is not present to us in the way we would like God to be—namely, at our
Today we pray to take seriously our call to discipleship, letting Jesus’ example influence every decision we make.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux wrote that there is more power in one little act done with all the love one possesses than in the most impressive spiritual displays or works of service if they are not rooted in pure love for God.
