Franciscan Spirituality
God’s Wisdom and Grace
The Spirit of God’s love lives in us. Our lives are holy and secure in Christ.
My Deepest Way of Praying
As I look back over the decades since my stay in Assisi, I try to give my moments to the people and the animals in my life now.
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Water Is My Refuge
Healing is ultimately a journey of interacting with water as a comforter, teacher, counselor, friend, or—as St. Francis named her—sister.
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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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Holy Poverty
His friends ask him, “Are you thinking of marrying someone?” But Francis answers them figuratively.
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God’s Work Within
The moment we surrender to the truth that God is not present to us in the way we would like God to be—namely, at our beck and call—we begin to rise; we start to resemble the Risen Christ. And if ...
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