Franciscan Spirituality

The word LOVE written in sand with two feet forming the V

God Acts Out of Love

Richard Rohr, OFM September 18, 2024

For Scotus, God never merely reacts but always supremely and freely acts, and acts totally out of love.

Why I Became a Secular Franciscan

Franciscan Media September 17, 2024

St. Francis established three different Orders. The first one is for the friars; the second is for nuns, such as the Poor Clares; and the third is for laypeople.

Sister Water, Precious and Pure

Richard Rohr, OFM September 17, 2024

Water always and forever seeks the lower, and even the lowest, place.

a tile mosaic art piece depicting St. Clare

St. Clare, the Contemplative

Richard Rohr, OFM September 16, 2024

Clare protects and offers us a contemplative spirituality for both women and men.

A young football player, kneeling in prayer before the game.

Francis was “centered” long before that term became popular among spiritual writers. His values became more and more aligned with God’s, but Francis did not use that as a reason to become self-righteous. That is a temptation many of his ...