Franciscan Spirituality
A Church of Many Cultures
Today, Christian Native Americans seek ways of being equal participants in the life and mission of the Church—as indigenous people.
The Larks of Assisi
Francis had a special affection for larks; he considered their brown feathers a sign of their closeness to God, of their humility.
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The Holiness of a Honeybee
Jesus said that nobody can enter the kingdom of God unless they become like a little child (Mt 18:3).
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Longing for God
It is our Christian belief that when Christ, the Incarnate Word, came to dwell among us, we entered a whole new era of God’s saving presence in our world.
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Be Poor in Spirit
Regardless of our own financial situation, we all can be poor in spirit.
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Unity and Community
Our Franciscan tradition speaks to the idea of unity through community.
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Divine Beyond the Mind
Bonaventure and Francis each came to La Verna with aching hearts and heavy minds.
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