Franciscan Saints

Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua

Jack Wintz, OFM January 11, 2019

It is a venerable Christian tradition to turn in prayer to Anthony of Padua—and to other saintly men and women already enjoying the glorious presence of God.

The Friars Next Door

Toni Cashnelli November 26, 2018

Following in the footsteps of St. Francis, three friars have set up shop in the poorest neighborhood in Detroit.

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Christopher Heffron October 24, 2018

As the new year draws closer, let us be a light in the darkness for others.

Sisterhood of Saints: Clare of Assisi

Melanie Rigney October 20, 2018

Louise de Marillac and Vincent de Paul. Paula and Jerome. Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. It’s not unusual for women saints to have had non-romantic ministry. Much like Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi.

St. Clare of Assisi: A Little Plant or a Mighty Oak?

Fr. Don Miller, OFM August 11, 2018

East of the Piazza del Commune in Assisi, stands the Cathedral of San Rufino. Near the church and its adjacent piazza once stood the home of the nobleman and knight, Favarone Offreduccio and his wife, Ortulana.

The Franciscan Saints: Solanus Casey

Robert Ellsberg July 27, 2018

Capuchin Friar (1870–1957) Solanus Casey, the son of Irish immigrants in Wisconsin, felt called to the priesthood after witnessing a drunken sailor stabbing a woman. Somehow, this scene of sin and suffering caused Casey to dedicate himself to God and ...