Franciscan Saints
St. Francis of Assisi and His Canticle of the Sun
The Canticle of the Sun sings in simple words of praise all that Francis discovered of the glory and goodness of God.
Friar to Friar: Richard Rohr on John Duns Scotus
The unkind word “dunce” is a pejorative of the little town of Duns in southern Scotland where John the Scot was born and raised.
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Notes from a Friar: The Humble Heart of Francis
Francis helped resurrect the Christ of the Gospels who showed Francis the way that alone would renew the earth and all life that dwells upon it.
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Prayer Tips from the Saints
For decades, the saints have provided me with prayer tips that I still use today. May they deepen your own prayer journey.
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Francis of Assisi, Francis of Rome
St. Francis looked around at the church and he began to repair the building, stone by stone. Pope Francis understands this metaphor.
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The Catholic Saints and Us
Within the Catholic Church, we see unmistakable evidence of the ongoing popularity of Catholic saints.
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The Feast of All Saints: God’s Glorious Nobodies