Franciscan Saints
Beggar, Mystic, Man of God
Francis had noticed that when he went begging, few people looked into his eyes. They seemed always to avoid eye contact, either from embarrassment or fear or contempt.
Love Must Expand
Love simply must expand, radiating its light and warmth in all directions. The happier we are, the more we want to tell others, to share our happiness with them.
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Creation Is a Ladder to God
Penance, poverty, humility and compassion were the values that forged Francis into a “cosmic brother,” one who was related to all creatures and to the elements of creation.
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St. Francis Encounters the Crucified Christ
The Franciscan path to God is an inversion of monastic values. Rather than fleeing the world to find God, God is to be found in the world. The idea that “the world is our cloister” finds its root in Francis ...
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Love As St. Francis Did
To fully love as Francis did, there is no compartmentalizing. Can I follow this example?
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Prayer for St. Anthony
St. Anthony may help us find keys or or wallets when we lose them, but have you ever prayed to this great saint to help you find healing, wholeness, wellness, or peace? It’s the intangibles that matter most, and he’s ...
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St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty
St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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