Franciscan Saints

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St. Francis Lived Honestly

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 2, 2025

Francis desired to live honestly. If the friars could do without something, then it belonged to a poor person who needed it.

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Midlife and Sister Death

Christopher Heffron June 1, 2025

I am proud to say that I have just recently entered my 50s. Strangely, it hasn’t shaken my foundation as I thought it would.

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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, known as Padre Pio, is seen in this undated photo that was part of a Vatican-hosted presentation of 10 new photos of the Capuchin saint on April 29, 2024. A habit worn by the beloved saint and other rare relics are coming to the U.S. Oct. 11-18, 2025, brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to Padre Pio. (CNS photo/Courtesy Saint Pio Foundation)

Padre Pio’s habit, rare relics coming to US

OSV News May 29, 2025

A habit worn by St. Pio of Pietrelcina and other rare relics are coming to the U.S., brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to the beloved saint known as Padre Pio.

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‘I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches’

Leonard Foley, OFM May 28, 2025

Clare’s name means “light.” She is the bright, shining one who reflected God’s love into the world.

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Build Bridges, Not Walls

Christopher Heffron May 26, 2025

How is it that a 13th-century mystic can speak to a crisis that we face in our own time?

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Deep and Abiding Love

Daniel Imwalle May 23, 2025

I know many of us feel disjointed right now, unsure of how we will ever feel whole as a nation again or engage in peaceful, fruitful dialogue.

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