Franciscan Saints

Skylark perching in a flowering rapeseed field.

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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A bird, swallow, sitting on a branch

Animals Point Us to God

Francis treated animals kindly because they pointed toward God. Do you allow the animal stories about Francis to point you toward God?
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Joy illustration

Finding True Joy 

Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life. 
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God's flowers for St. Francis

Follow Francis, Serve God 

Perhaps that is the singular lesson Francis left behind: God is within us; therefore, we are not only capable, but called to be holy.
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Plants of Clare

Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare 

I’ve always been fascinated by how St. Clare drew so close to God in prayer while living most of her life entirely within the enclosure of San Damiano.
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Homeless man holding a sign with "Seeking Human Kindness" written on it.

Be Poor in Spirit

Regardless of our own financial situation, we all can be poor in spirit.
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A statue of St. Francis with raised hands and looking into the sky

Saint Francis and the Stigmata

God led Francis in and through the depths of suffering to come to know Christ.
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