Franciscan Spirituality
Trust the Goodness You See
While we are quite familiar with being disappointed by the worst we see in the world, we cannot deny the extraordinary heroism of which humanity is also capable.
Study & Theology: ‘Where You Lead, I Will Follow’
If I were to leave behind an epitaph, it would most certainly read, “Follow St. Francis!”
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Letting Go of Earthly Attachments
Detachment from material possessions and earthly desires is a core principle of Franciscan spirituality.
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Vision of the Crucified Christ
The two questions from the prayer of Francis overheard by Brother Leo are, I believe, one of the simplest ways to approach God. We open ourselves and allow God to answer that first question, Who are you, my God? Reflecting on the ...
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Transitus: St. Francis Embraces Sister Death
On October 3, 1226, Francis of Assisi died. Franciscans worldwide observe this day as the Transitus: his journey from this life to the next.
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As St. Francis Lay Dying
Francis knew he was dying. A doctor friend from Arezzo had come to visit him and told him that with God’s grace, all would be well.
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