Franciscan Spirituality
The Eucharist Healed St. Francis
Christopher Heffron
July 28, 2026
Thomas of Celano, an early friar and author of three hagiographies of Francis, wrote that the saint “burned with a love that came from his whole being for the sacrament of the Lord’s body.”
Hatred Is a Virus
Christopher Heffron
July 27, 2026
We cannot rewrite history—though it is our duty to learn from it. And there is a legacy for us to fall back on.
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The Hard Road of Conversion
Christopher Heffron
July 24, 2026
Imagine the logistics and the dangers St. Francis and his companion navigated to bring his message of peace—especially to a man from another culture.
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A Humble Heart
John R. Barker, OFM
July 23, 2026
God gives us everything we need to attain all of God’s gracious promises.
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Your Song
Stephen Copeland
July 22, 2026
A jazz saxophonist once put it this way: “Music pulls me deeper into being.”
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Creation Never Hurries
Kyle Kramer
July 15, 2026
Creation will not hurry. Yet, as life thrives and evolves, God will accomplish everything.
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Lead Like St. Francis
Sara P. Marks
July 13, 2026
When a leader leads as to elevate all their community, a rare thing happens: The leader opens herself or himself up to transformation.
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