Franciscan Spirituality
Hope in the Fight against Human Trafficking
Millions of people worldwide experience human trafficking. Members of the Alliance to End Human Trafficking, an organization founded by Catholic sisters, discuss their ongoing work and advocacy for survivors.
Brother Michael Radomski, OFM
Brother Michael says he gains as much as he gives in his ministry to the disenfranchised. “I’m very happy with what I have learned,” he says.
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A Renewed Vision
We’re lonely not only because of our disconnection from each other, but also because we’ve become blind to our connection with God’s creation, in all of its sacred aliveness.
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Contemplation and the Franciscan Tradition
Prayer is defined as a lifting of our hearts and minds to God, and contemplation can be considered the highest form of prayer.
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The Franciscan Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What do an American civil rights icon of the 1960s and an Italian mystic from the 13th century have in common? More than you might think.
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Dialogue over Division
“The Franciscan charism will save the world!” Every now and then, this phrase pops up in our Franciscan family.
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Annie Timmons
Annie Timmons' time with the Friars Club, a ministry located in Cincinnati, Ohio, goes back to 1978. Back then, she had no idea how much of her life would be spent in the Franciscan family.
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