Franciscan Spirituality

Francis and Animals

St. Francis and the Animals

It’s hard to separate Francis of Assisi and animals. Stories abound of how this great saint could communicate with animals and felt at one with all creation.

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Franciscan Inspirations: ‘Those Who Once Walked with Us’

What’s in a name? Maybe an opportunity!
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Padre Pio

Capturing Padre Pio

A journalist recalls his interview with Padre Pio.
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Falling Away to God

If we’re going to live peacefully with each other and with our God-given Earth, many of us are going to have to let some things fall away.
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Franciscan Media: Live in Love, Grow in Faith

We at Franciscan Media strive to provide hope to those who are hungry for it. And hope is a resource we must protect.
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Mychal Judge, OFM: Hero on 9/11

Mychal Judge, OFM: Hero on 9/11

We could all learn from Father Mychal Judge's unconditional and inclusive kind of love—his accepting of others as they are.
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A Meditation on the Good Samaritan

The story of the Good Samaritan is simple: “Love God and love your neighbor as yourself.”
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