Radical Saint, Radical Faith: Clare of Assisi
She gave up a world of privilege for a world of poverty. Her profound faith is a model for us all.
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The Franciscan Saints: John Duns Scotus
Franciscan Theologian (ca. 1266–1308) John Duns, 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 ...
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The Franciscan Saints: Agnes of Bohemia
Princess and Abbess (ca. 1203–1280) Agnes was born in Prague, where her father was the king of Bohemia. Despite the privileges of her station, she enjoyed no freedom to decide her own destiny. She was simply a commodity to be ...
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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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