Catholic Saints
The Eucharist Healed St. Francis
Thomas of Celano, an early friar and author of three hagiographies of Francis, wrote that the saint “burned with a love that came from his whole being for the sacrament of the Lord’s body.”
A Humble Heart
God gives us everything we need to attain all of God’s gracious promises.
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Saint Bonaventure: Beauty, Light, and the Journey Into God
Discover the timeless wisdom of St. Bonaventure, the Seraphic Doctor, in this special Feast Day episode of the Franciscan Spirit Podcast. Dr. Timothy Weldon, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Saint Francis, explores Bonaventure’s theology of beauty, light, the ...
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Were Any Soldiers Saints?
Are there any saints who were soldiers? What was their faith journey like?
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Lead Like St. Francis
When a leader leads as to elevate all their community, a rare thing happens: The leader opens herself or himself up to transformation.
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Unsung Saints
We can all think of people who have made a significant difference in the major decisions and directions of our lives.
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Martyrs and Canonization
Q: The feast of Saint Charles Lwanga and companion martyrs (June 3) recently raised a question for me. On July 17, 1794, 16 Carmelite nuns were guillotined in Compiègne, France, for their faith. As a secular Carmelite, I have always considered them ...
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