Franciscan Saints
A Church of Many Cultures
Today, Christian Native Americans seek ways of being equal participants in the life and mission of the Church—as indigenous people.
The Larks of Assisi
Francis had a special affection for larks; he considered their brown feathers a sign of their closeness to God, of their humility.
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The Holiness of a Honeybee
Jesus said that nobody can enter the kingdom of God unless they become like a little child (Mt 18:3).
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Be Poor in Spirit
Regardless of our own financial situation, we all can be poor in spirit.
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Unity and Community
Our Franciscan tradition speaks to the idea of unity through community.
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Divine Beyond the Mind
Bonaventure and Francis each came to La Verna with aching hearts and heavy minds.
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The Ornament of All Virtues
Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. If the spiritual building does not rest upon it, it will fall to ruin, though it seems to be growing.
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