Franciscan Saints

man standing on the mountain and looking into the distance

The Beauty of Bonaventure

Bruce Epperly October 2, 2025

St. Bonaventure experienced God’s love as revealed in the humility and suffering of Christ, whose cross enables us to experience God’s companionship and the power to change our lives.

Skylark perching in a flowering rapeseed field.

The Larks of Assisi

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 25, 2025

Francis had a special affection for larks; he considered their brown feathers a sign of their closeness to God, of their humility.

Animals Point Us to God

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 24, 2025

Francis treated animals kindly because they pointed toward God. Do you allow the animal stories about Francis to point you toward God?

Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life.

Follow Francis, Serve God

Christopher Heffron September 23, 2025

Perhaps that is the singular lesson Francis left behind: God is within us; therefore, we are not only capable, but called to be holy.

Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare

Maureen O'Brien September 23, 2025

I’ve always been fascinated by how St. Clare drew so close to God in prayer while living most of her life entirely within the enclosure of San Damiano.