Franciscan Saints

Clare protects and offers us a contemplative spirituality for both women and men.

Francis was “centered” long before that term became popular among spiritual writers. His values became more and more aligned with God’s, but Francis did not use that as a reason to become self-righteous. That is a temptation many of his ...

If you are already at home in love, you will easily and quickly go to the home of love which is surely what we mean by heaven.

This is the Franciscan challenge in our own time: contemplative seeing, affective response, practical help, and sustained assistance.

Let us pray, let us always pray in the serenity of our faith and with tranquility of soul.

Do not be in doubt about receiving divine assistance, and do not lean on yourself to deal with these multiple afflictions that constantly surround you.