Franciscan Spirituality

St. Francis of Assisi understood the spiritual and psychological toll that life could bring.

“And to this poverty, my beloved brothers, you must cling with all your heart, and wish never to have anything else under heaven.” 

My mind goes to this quote from Pope Francis: “Let us learn to keep silence before him, as we meditate upon the Gospel. If we are to know the Lord, we must go to him. Listen to him in silence before the Tabernacle and approach him ...

As we Catholics believe in the redemption of all things, we can imagine other animals and creatures present in God’s kingdom as well. 

One of my favorite authors is the great Hoosier science fiction writer, Kurt Vonnegut. A theme he often plays with in many of his novels is the notion that human beings are becoming more machine-like in their dependence on technology ...

St. Anthony may help us find keys or wallets when we lose them, but have you ever prayed to this great saint to help you find healing, wholeness, wellness, or peace? It’s the intangibles that matter most, and he’s ready ...