Franciscan Saints
The Franciscan Saints: John Duns Scotus
Franciscan Theologian
(ca. 1266–1308)
John Duns Scotus, later known as the Subtle Doctor, was called Scotus on account of his birth in Scotland. He entered the Franciscans at the age of fifteen and was later ordained a priest. After studies in Oxford and Paris, he went on to hold teaching positions in Paris and Cologne, where he was acclaimed as one of the greatest of the Scholastic theologians.
The Franciscan Saints: Agnes of Bohemia
Agnes of Bohemia was born in Prague, where her father was the king of Bohemia.
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How Saint Anthony Found Me
Saint Anthony of Padua is a name that conjures up many ideas and images: some factual, some the stuff of legends, some just plain silly.
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St. Anthony’s Franciscan Spirit
“A solution lies not in one side versus the other, and not in running away from today’s lepers.”
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Rebuilding Our Faith: A Message from Richard Rohr
Sometimes the key to growing our faith is a return to the basics.
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How to Be an Instrument of Peace
Saint Francis of Assisi once summed up the mission of the community he founded. “Brothers,” he said, “we have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.”
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Solanus Casey’s Beatification Explained
All around the United States, people will celebrate the life of this holy Capuchin friar in November.
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