Franciscan Spirituality

Images of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Eucharist are seen outside the building of the Friends of Carlo Acutis association in Assisi, Italy, in this Oct. 9, 2020, file photo. The U.S. bishops have chosen Blessed Acutis as the patron of the first year of a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. The Italian teen had a great love of the Eucharist and used his technology skills to build an online database of eucharistic miracles around the world. (CNS photo/Junno Arocho Esteves)

Carlo Acutis: A True Original

Christopher Heffron October 25, 2023

When I think of Carlo Acutis, I think about how he, too, was rooted in where he was. He wasn’t particularly well-traveled. But his faith is marveled the world over. I love that about him.

Living Big and Taking Compassion a Step Further

Pauline J. Albert, PhD October 24, 2023

Compassion suggests that we put ourselves into others’ shoes and try to look at the world from their perspective.

A Prayer for Carlo Acutis

Christopher Heffron October 14, 2023

Blessed Carlo Acutis' time on this earth was brief—only 15 years—but he showed the world that God's love does not recognize human time.

Statue of St. Francis | Photo by Ryan Klaus

Beginning Again with St. Francis

Jovian Weigel, OFM October 6, 2023

Conversion is the ongoing process of learning to live the gospel way of life given to us by Jesus and revealed to us by Francis and Clare.

Capuchin Franciscans: Solidarity with the Poor

Patrick Carolan September 25, 2023

A group of Capuchin Franciscan friars in Boston is taking the idea of solidarity with the poor to a whole new level.

Saint Francis Novena | Day One: Conversion

Pat McCloskey, OFM September 25, 2023

Francis was one of most free people who has ever lived—internally free, that is.

Father Phil Ley, OFM Conv

Patricia Mish September 22, 2023

San Antonio may be a half a world away from Assisi, but Father Phil Ley guesses that St. Francis would have found himself at home at a shelter that welcomes immigrants with no place else to go.