Franciscan Spirituality
The Beauty of Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure experienced God’s love as revealed in the humility and suffering of Christ, whose cross enables us to experience God’s companionship and the power to change our lives.
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.
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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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