Franciscan Spirituality

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.

John R. Barker, OFM July 23, 2026

God gives us everything we need to attain all of God’s gracious promises.

Stephen Copeland July 22, 2026

A jazz saxophonist once put it this way: “Music pulls me deeper into being.”

Kyle Kramer July 15, 2026

Creation will not hurry. Yet, as life thrives and evolves, God will accomplish everything.

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.

Casey Cole, OFM July 10, 2026

As Christians, the beauty of the beatitudes is that they remind us that this world is not our home.

Jack Wintz, OFM July 9, 2026

Throughout this canticle, we have seen how Francis saw God’s goodness, radiance and beauty in all creatures.