Franciscan Spirituality
Notes from a Friar: Is it a Sin to Worry?
We should remember to use the experience of worry to trigger a prayer in our hearts. That will turn a negative into a positive.
The God We Recognize
If we think we loved each other while on earth, there are no words to describe the perfect love we will have for one another in eternity.
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Roamin’ Catholic: Always a Pilgrim
Wandering the streets of Rome, the Franciscan spirit is alive. It breathes. We pilgrims inhale deeply.
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The Spiritual Perks of Volunteering
Studies cite the physical, mental, and social benefits of volunteering—three ingredients to overall wellness.
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St. Clare: Light of Assisi
When St. Clare died, the Church lost a luminary. But her legacy shines brightly to this day.
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St. Clare’s Prayerful Life
The privilege of poverty, as much as I can embrace it, is an outer simplification. Advancing age reveals it to me, but Clare shows me how to maximize its revelations.
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Perfect Joy
With the health crisis and unrest facing our world, finding a reason to be joyful may be hard. But it’s important that we smile—even if it’s through tears.
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