Franciscan Saints
Five Women of Faith: St. Clare of Assisi
Within each of us is the potential to be a light focusing attention on God’s presence in our world. St. Clare of Assisi’s life reveals just how much light she shed.
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The Franciscan Saints: Thomas More
Thomas More was one of the most highly respected men of his time. A successful barrister, an honest judge, a famous scholar, he rose to the highest status of any commoner in England.
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Devotion to St. Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua is always asked to intercede with God for the return of things lost or stolen.
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Saints Anthony and Francis Loved Creation
As we strive to respect God’s earth, let us love the natural world as they did.
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Great Saint: Anthony of Padua
St. Anthony worked as hard as he could in his short years. And that is all any one of us can hope to do.
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St. Anthony: God’s Instrument
For many people the most famous thing about St. Anthony of Padua is his reputation as a wonder-worker.
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Saint Francis Meets the Leper
In embracing the leper, Saint Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.