Franciscan Spirituality
St. Bonaventure: A Franciscan Heart
St. Bonaventure may not be as well-known as Sts. Francis and Anthony, but he is an important figure in both Franciscan history and the history of the medieval Church.
Getting to Know St. Anthony of Padua
A favorite in much of the Catholic world, St. Anthony of Padua has more cities and places named after him than any other saint—68.
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Chronology of the Life of St. Francis
The appeal of St. Francis remains undimmed almost eight centuries after his death. In looking at him, people have always been helped to see Christ.
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The Words of Saint Anthony Live On
Near the end of his life, Saint Anthony of Padua composed a collection of sermons or “sermon notes.”
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St. Francis and Pope Francis: Our Environmental Teachers
Francis of Assisi is my model. He saw the world as a paradise and everything in it as gifts of the Father.
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Body and Earth: Reclaiming the Connection
All good work should connect us—bodies and souls, creatures and creation.
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An Easter Pageant in Three Liturgical Acts
Death and sin have been conquered; life and grace reign supreme. We just have to have a major gala of happiness and rejoicing.
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