Franciscan Spirituality
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.
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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Francis and Clare: Where the Tradition Begins
The genius of Francis and Clare's spirituality was their recognition that the Gospels could and should be lived by every person.
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Michael Blackburn, OFM
Though known for establishing the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola initially found inspiration for conversion in the life of St. Francis of Assisi while recovering from a debilitating leg injury.
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