Saint Louis of France
Franciscan Media
August 25
Saint Louis of France took his position seriously as both king and Christian. A true son of the Church, Louis worked for peace and reconciliation within his kingdom and beyond. He was generous with his wealth and his time. He ...
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St. Francis and the Eucharist
John R. Barker, OFM
August 25, 2022
St. Francis encouraged all of us to see the humble goodness of God in the Eucharist, and to "pour out our hearts" to him in gratitude.
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Saint Bartholomew
Franciscan Media
August 24
We know nothing about Saint Bartholomew except that he was one of the original twelve apostles. If he is the man called Nathanael, then we know he is from Cana in Galilee—but that still doesn’t tell us much. But knowing ...
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Praying Always
Laura Stanko Britto
August 23, 2022
Just as there are seasons in the year, there are seasons in our prayer lives.
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Saint Rose of Lima
Franciscan Media
August 23
A member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic, Saint Rose of Lima lived a life of penance and devotion to the poor at home under the disapproving eyes of her parents.
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Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Franciscan Media
August 22
The notion of a queen is somewhat foreign to American ears, but this feast of Mary recognizes her role in the Kingdom of her Son, Jesus.
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