Franciscan Saints
The Holy Humility of St. Francis
Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. This virtue filled St. Francis in a more copious abundance, so that nothing should be wanting to a man adorned with so many gifts.
St. Francis Makes Bethlehem Real
I know that the Jesus being born with no fanfare in a cave to a young mother seems almost too wonderful to be true—but it is.
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‘Let Us Begin Again’: An Advent Invitation
Throughout the season of Advent, we explore the mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus letting go of divine splendor to embrace a human existence.
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Lord, Save Us from ‘Cute’ Saints!
“Cute” isn’t all bad, but this way of looking at saints hides the wideness of God's mercy.
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Be a Living Prayer: Tips from Saint Francis of Assisi
With the guidance of Saint Francis of Assisi, you can learn to ground your life in prayer.
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St. Francis and the Birds
In reading St. Bonaventure’s Life of St. Francis recently, I was surprised by where Bonaventure positioned what was Francis’ most famous story of preaching to birds.
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The Courage to Change: Wisdom from Assisi
Metanoia is a process of change, of deepening conversion. Francis and Clare can be models for us today as we try to live out the Gospel in our own challenging times.
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