Franciscan Saints

Jesus on the cross

God’s Face

In the Incarnation, God revealed to us who God is. The Incarnation showed us the face of God.

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man resting hand on Bible while sitting in a chair

Love Builds

From the depth of St. Francis' relationship with God, he intuited a profound understanding of the human ego.
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Two people praying together with folded hands.

My Prayer Partners

For decades, the saints have been my mentors in prayer, faith companions whom the centuries cannot separate, beloved friends.
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People writing the word "Love" with flash lights into the sky.

God’s Love Is Boundless

The answer God promises to give to you or me will be unique to each of us.
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vine, full of branches and grapes

‘I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches’

Clare’s name means “light.” She is the bright, shining one who reflected God’s love into the world.
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woman walking along a road carrying only a small backpack with a blanket

St. Francis Could Let Go

St. Francis could let go when the right time came and engage in new ways of thinking and structures of relationship.
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woman surrounded by peace praying during a sunset

Pray for Peace Like St. Francis

Francis of Assisi may not have written the words of the Peace Prayer attributed to him, but he certainly lived them.
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