Franciscan Spirituality
A Teaching Moment
We can become complacent regarding different aspects of our lives, never traveling outside of what we already know.
Learn to Love the Earth
The distinction between creation and nature is an important one when we discuss the integrity of nature from the Franciscan tradition.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Tuesday
The day after Padre Pio’s beatification, Pope John Paul II spoke to the pilgrims in Rome for the ceremony. He spoke of the many blessings the humble friar bestowed upon people.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Monday
Throughout his life, every time Padre Pio encountered something challenging, he leaned into God and found a way to reroute it into something good.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Sunday
During the time when Padre Pio was under investigation and unable to say Mass, hear confessions, or communicate with his spiritual director, he spent his days patiently waiting—and praying.
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Lent with Padre Pio: First Saturday
For Padre Pio, dwelling on things that we can no longer control or change is not worth our time.
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Film on Matt Talbot shows the power of faith, thirst for holiness