Franciscan Spirituality
Becoming Radically Open
If I’ve learned anything as a friar, it is that being a Christian means leaving behind everything and being totally fine with accepting whatever God gives me—big or small, happy or painful.
The Prayer of St. Francis: My God and My All!
St. Francis used prayer as his compass. His brothers followed his example.
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Learning to Live Simply
The first beatitude Jesus declares is, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
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Notes from a Friar: The Core Teachings of St. Francis
The bedrock of St. Francis' theology is the foundation under which his friar-brothers walk today.
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Journeying toward God
There are times when the interior journey is impeded by the refusal or inability to make an external journey.
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St. Clare of Assisi: A Path of Her Own
Francis’ vision was to walk in the way of the Lord. Clare followed in the footsteps of her friend but also forged her own path to holiness.
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The Power of Evangelical Joy
Evangelical joyfulness is simply another way to call the experience of living with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, love, and thanksgiving.
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