Franciscan Saints

St. Francis and the Gift of Love

Maureen O'Brien January 24, 2025

The Franciscan way encourages us to be present to love—right here, right now.

Harvesting Justice

Stephen Copeland January 24, 2025

Behind every meal, there’s a story of sacrifice; Julie Taylor’s work at the National Farm Worker Ministry brings to light the often invisible and harsh realities of farm labor in the United States.

Mark Anthony Zarate, OFM: Being One with the Poor in the Philippines

Barb Fraze January 23, 2025

Father Mark Anthony Zarate, OFM, is bringing the energy of a young priest to an urban Philippine parish of 10,000 Catholics.

Only God Can Change Hearts

Roch Niemier, OFM January 11, 2025

Francis himself realized that prayer or fasting cannot change one’s heart. Only God can.

woman sitting in a church pew with folded hands

‘Your Heart Is to Be an Altar of God’

Jack Wintz, OFM January 10, 2025

In writing to a Poor Clare, St. Bonaventure said, “Your heart is to be an altar of God. It is here that the fire of intense love must burn always.”

woman holding a sparkler while standing outside in the cold

Always bear in mind as a safe general rule that while God tries us by his crosses and sufferings, he always leaves us a glimmer of light by which we continue to have great trust in him and to recognize ...