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The Legacy of Saint Clare

Richard Rohr, OFM May 10, 2017

Francis’ recognition and honoring of the feminine, that was such an important part of his life and teaching, took concrete and personal shape in the person of Clare. She has usually been overshadowed by her partner, Francis, in the public imagination; in her writings, she seems to see herself that way very humbly, as we see in this wonderful opening quote. But Chiara Offreduccio (1193–1253) has finally begun to emerge as her own person, with her own unique identity, writings, and message.

Peace and good sign | Image: Nancy Wiechec

St. Francis and Pope Francis: Our Environmental Teachers

Jeremy Harrington, OFM April 24, 2017

Francis of Assisi is my model. He saw the world as a paradise and everything in it as gifts of the Father.

Why Pray to Mary and the Saints?

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 24, 2017

Why do Catholics pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to various saints? Is there anything in the Bible to back this up? Can’t this be considered idol worship? Why not pray directly to God?

The mother of Jesus Christ and the other saints have no meaning or power independent of God. Catholics and many other Christians venerate the saints as ongoing examples of what a life generously open to God’s grace can look like in a great variety of circumstances.

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima surrounded by candles

The Third Secret of Fatima

Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle April 24, 2017

On the 100th anniversary of these apparitions, an excerpt from a new book looks into their most talked-about element.

Baseball’s Ed Lucas

Peter Finney Jr. April 24, 2017

You might not think a blind person could be a sports broadcaster, but this man won an Emmy doing it.

Life Lessons along the Appalachian Trail

Mark McCann April 24, 2017

The quiet of the woods was a voice he couldn’t resist.

A Catholic Mom Speaks

Susan Hines-Brigger April 24, 2017

The Blessings of Being Busy

The other day, someone looked at my planner and said, “Man, you’re busy. ” She was absolutely right. On Mondays and Wednesdays, my daughter Riley has dance practice. Every day after school, my son, Alex, has track practice. We’re responsible for picking up on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Oh, and let’s not forget Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, play practice, and indoor soccer. Yeah, busy is a good word for my life.

Who Wrote the Memorare?

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 24, 2017

I have read that St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1091–1153) wrote the Memorare, but I have also read that it came later. Which is it?

The text ( “Remember, O most gracious virgin Mary, . . . “) is the shortened form of a longer prayer (Ad sanctitatis tuae pedes, dulcissima Virgo Maria) that comes from the 15th century. St. Francis de Sales (1567−1622) writes that he prayed it as a student in Paris.