Franciscan Spirituality

Lent with Padre Pio: Third Tuesday

Franciscan Media March 25, 2025

“Stay with me, Lord . . .” That was the prayer Padre Pio often recited—simple, straightforward, to the point.

Darleen Pryds, PhD March 24, 2025

Francis’ experience with loss illustrates a path to deeper relationships, including with God.

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 24, 2025

Knowing that God is all-powerful, why did he allow Christ to be executed?

Franciscan Media March 24, 2025

Padre Pio’s day usually lasted about 19 hours. Each day for him was another opportunity to bring people closer into communion with Christ.

Christopher Heffron March 23, 2025

What would a member of Generation say to Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church's first millennial saint? What could they possibly have in common?

Susan Hines-Brigger March 23, 2025

Franciscan charism, lifestyle, and mission—those were the three things discussed at the recent Franciscan synod.

Franciscan Media March 23, 2025

Following a vision in which Christ appeared and pierced the friar in the side with a sword, Padre Pio was left with a physical wound to his side.