Meet the Franciscan Saints
The Franciscan tradition is filled with holy men and women, starting, of course, with Francis of Assisi.
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Bernard of Quintavalle: First Companion of Saint Francis
Bernard, one of the wealthiest young men of Assisi, became intrigued by reports about one of his peers—Francesco di Bernardone—who had recently aroused ridicule by his ostentatious embrace of poverty.
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St. Bonaventure: A Franciscan Heart
St. Bonaventure may not be as well-known as Sts. Francis and Anthony, but he is an important figure in both Franciscan history and the history of the medieval Church. A Minister General of the Franciscan Order and a Cardinal and ...
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Getting to Know St. Anthony of Padua
A favorite in much of the Catholic world, St. Anthony of Padua has more cities and places named after him than any other saint—68.
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Chronology of the Life of St. Francis
The appeal of St. Francis remains undimmed almost eight centuries after his death. In looking at him, people have always been helped to see Christ.
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The Words of Saint Anthony Live On
Near the end of his life, Anthony of Padua composed a collection of sermons or “sermon notes.” Having been an outstanding theology teacher and preacher for much of his life, Anthony wanted to help his Franciscan confreres in their preaching ...
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