Catholic Saints

Saint Bonaventure: Beauty, Light, and the Journey Into God

Timothy Weldon July 15, 2026

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 Cross, and the heart — showing how Franciscan spirituality leads us to see God in everyday life.

Golden statue of Saint Joan of Arc on a horse

Were Any Soldiers Saints?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 15, 2026

Are there any saints who were soldiers? What was their faith journey like?

leader in front of team with a welcoming and humble pasture.

Lead Like St. Francis

Sara P. Marks July 13, 2026

When a leader leads as to elevate all their community, a rare thing happens: The leader opens herself or himself up to transformation.

person reaching out a hand to help pull a man up.

Unsung Saints

Diane M. Houdek July 6, 2026

We can all think of people who have made a significant difference in the major decisions and directions of our lives.

Martyrs and Canonization

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 3, 2026

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 ...