Franciscan Saints

The last line of St. Francis’ prayer presents us with one of the paradoxes of the spiritual journey.

Prayer cannot be judged on the basis of “highs” or “feel-good” experiences.

How do we center ourselves in the love of God? Clare’s answer is simple and disarming: Become poor.

To know God is to know the human person since the mystery of God is the human person.

I have found a tremendous amount of foundational stability, trust, and comfort in the generosity of others. I never had to worry about not having a room at the inn. “Look at the birds in the sky; they do not ...

If you look closely at Christ on the San Damiano Cross, as painted on this cross, you will see that it is neither a bloody body nor one twisted in anguish.